Aerospace Engineering Intern 1

L3Harris TechnologiesL3Harris TechnologiesLos Angeles, California, United States
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Posted

10/14/2026

Employment

Internship

Range

$25 - $48/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The intern will perform structural analysis of aircraft modifications and prepare technical documentation to ensure airworthiness. They will also determine stress levels in aircraft structures and systems to predict potential failures.

Requirements overview

Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related engineering field. Proficiency in structural mechanics principles and exposure to CAD or FEA analysis tools are required.

Key skills

Structural analysisAircraft modificationsMechanical designFEACADStructural mechanicsFree body diagramsInternal loadsShear and moment diagramsProgrammingFinite element methodsFatigue and damage toleranceTransducer instrumentationData collectionAutomationTechnical documentation

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Education requirements

bachelor degreepostgraduate degree

About L3Harris Technologies

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Employees

31,544

Type

Public Company

Size

10,001+ employees

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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. Visit L3Harris.com for more information.

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EngineeringTechnologySecurity & Safety

Description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor for the global aerospace and defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our more than 50,000 employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.   Job Title:  Intern, Aerospace Engineering  Job Code: 42725 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:  Structural analysis of aircraft modifications, including design support, and preparation of technical documentation necessary to ensure airworthiness  Determination of stress levels in primary and secondary aircraft structure, systems, and equipment resulting from applied and induced loads, as well as the comparison of these stresses with material properties to predict failure and structural instabilities given due consideration to applicable failure theories    Qualifications:   Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, a Master’s degree, or a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Materials Science Engineering or related field at an accredited university.    Preferred Skills:  CAD or analysis (FEA) tools exposure, and/or experience in mechanical design or analysis of electronic systems, structures and mechanisms  Familiarity with transducer instrumentation, data collection and or automation and software programming for numerical analysis  Must be able to apply the principles of Structural Mechanics to predict internal stresses and structural instabilities  Must be able to generate free body diagrams, determine reaction forces, calculate internal loads, and develop shear and moment diagrams  Working knowledge of one programming language  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, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C. area, Denver, or NYC areas is $25 - $48/hour. 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.   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. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.  By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.  L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.  L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.

Requirements

  • •Structural analysis
  • •Aircraft modifications
  • •Mechanical design
  • •FEA
  • •CAD
  • •Structural mechanics
  • •Free body diagrams
  • •Internal loads
  • •Shear and moment diagrams
  • •Programming
  • •Finite element methods
  • •Fatigue and damage tolerance
  • •Transducer instrumentation
  • •Data collection
  • •Automation
  • •Technical documentation

Benefits

  • •Relocation stipend
  • •401(k)
  • •EAP
  • •Company-paid holidays

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