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Associate, Mechanical Engineer

L3HARRIS Technologies

Canoga Park, CA · Posted October 1, 2026

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About the job

Job Title: Associate, Mechanical Engineer

Job Code:  45472

Job Location: Canoga Park, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

Provide mechanical engineering support for both new product development activities as well as factory support of existing products

Work directly with mechanical designers on CAD models and part documentation

Generate and/or process engineering change orders (ECO’s) as required.

Qualifications:

To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Materials Science Engineering or related field or have completed their Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

Preferred Skills:

CAD or analysis (FEA) tools exposure, and/or experience in mechanical design or analysis of electronic systems, structures and mechanisms

Must be able to apply the principles of Structural Mechanics to predict internal stresses and structural instabilities

Familiarity with finite element methods and fatigue

Familiarity with finite element methods and fatigue and damage tolerance principles

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $68,000 - $126,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including relocation stipend, 401(k), EAP, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.