About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship based in Waco, Texas, for the Summer 2026 term. You will work on-site as part of the structural engineering team.
What you'll do#
- Perform structural analysis on aircraft modifications.
- Support design tasks and prepare technical documentation to ensure airworthiness.
- Calculate stress levels in primary and secondary aircraft structures, systems, and equipment.
- Compare calculated stresses against material properties to predict potential failure.
- Evaluate structural instabilities using applicable failure theories.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD program in Mechanical, Aerospace, Civil, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering, or a related field like Engineering Mechanics or Materials Science.
- Exposure to CAD or Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools.
- Practical experience in the mechanical design or analysis of electronic systems, structures, or mechanisms.
- A solid understanding of stress analysis and failure theories.
Location & details#
- Location: Waco, Texas.
- Schedule: 9/80 work schedule, which includes 80 hours over 9 days with every other Friday off.
- Term: Summer 2026.
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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