About the role#
This summer internship provides engineering support for new product development and existing factory operations. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet customer and performance requirements. The schedule follows a 9/80 format, where you work 80 hours over 9 days and have every other Friday off.
What you'll do#
- Translate product requirements into mechanical specifications and test plans.
- Run verification testing based on those specifications.
- Perform structural and thermal design analysis to prove designs meet requirements.
- Generate and process engineering change orders.
- Collaborate with mechanical designers on CAD models and part documentation.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program.
- Studies in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Materials Science Engineering, or a related field.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2026.
- The role is based on-site in Palm Bay or Malabar, Florida.
- Sponsorship is not available for this position.
About L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies operates in the defense and space manufacturing sector. The company provides technology solutions for space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. It maintains headquarters in Melbourne, Florida. The organization functions as a public company with over 31,000 employees.
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