About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship role based in Waco, Texas. You will work on-site as part of a rolling program.
What you'll do#
- Perform structural analysis for aircraft modifications.
- Provide design support for ongoing projects.
- Prepare technical documentation to verify airworthiness.
- Calculate stress levels in aircraft structures, equipment, and systems.
- Predict potential failures and structural instabilities using established failure theories.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program at an accredited university.
- A major in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or Materials Science Engineering.
- Helpful experience includes exposure to CAD or FEA tools, or background in the design and analysis of mechanical structures and systems.
Location & details#
- Location: Waco, Texas.
- Schedule: 9/80 work schedule, which includes every other Friday off.
- Sponsorship: Not available for this position.
About L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies operates in the defense and space manufacturing sector. The company provides technology solutions for air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. It supports national security requirements for its customers. The organization is based in Melbourne, Florida, and employs over 10,000 people.
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