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With customers' mission‑critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end‑to‑end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.Job Title: Senior Associate, Composites Manufacturing EngineerJob Code: 39914Job Location: Huntsville, AL‑AMF SouthJob Schedule: 3/12 – Employees work 12 hour days, 3 days a weekJob DescriptionWe are seeking a Senior Associate, Composites Manufacturing Engineer to work at our new state‑of‑the‑art Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF‑South) in Huntsville, AL, which will be our inert manufacturing facility for fabrication and assembly of composite rocket motor hardware. The role is an intermediate professional with practical knowledge of their job area, working under moderate supervision to set objectives, communicate with internal and external contacts, and achieve operational targets with impact on departmental results. Manufacturing Engineers lead process management activities and create associated documentation, following company procedures and requirements for the manufacture of advanced, man‑rated, and high‑value aerospace hardware.Essential FunctionsSupport facility transition efforts for inert product lines.Plan, develop, initiate and maintain processes for the fabrication of advanced composite parts.Maintain and improve upon detailed work instructions, procedures, and JSAs (Job Safety Analysis) that meet design, process, quality, safety, and environmental requirements.Provide technical guidance and/or training to shop floor, design and management teams.Analyze engineering drawings and specifications in support of developing robust and advanced part and tooling designs.Interface with all related support groups for processes to ensure accuracy, control and safety of the personnel and quality of the hardware.Perform investigations of nonconforming hardware and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.Present fabrication processes at customer readiness reviews and present process changes to customers at change board meetings.Travel: 5% travel may be required to support suppliers or other manufacturing sites, with potential additional travel during high demand.Occasional off‑shift and weekday work required to support manufacturing schedules.Weekday work required during training and onboarding.QualificationsBachelor's Degree and minimum 2 years of prior engineering experience; Graduate Degree with 0‑2 years of prior experience; or in lieu of a degree, minimum 6 years of prior engineering experience.Preferred Additional SkillsSurface preparation for primary substrates to bond rubber or composite.Experience in composite tape wrap.Hand layup and cure of insulation, composite and/or other materials.Experience writing specifications for new pieces of equipment.Experience with composite rocket motor nozzle fabrication.Structural bonding of metallic and composite substrates.Programming and operation of composite cure ovens.Precision assembly of aerospace hardware.Strong GD&T background supporting part validation.CAD modeling experience.Experience with operation of tape wrap lathes, robots, presses, ovens, winders, CNC machines, cutting tables and/or autoclaves.Strong cross‑functional communication skills.Strong problem‑solving skills.Adaptable to a changing work environment.L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. 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