L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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 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.

Job Code: 25437

Job Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job Title: Mechanical Engineering Co-Op (Fall 2025) (Cincinnati, OH)

We are a company of innovators, game changers, and entrepreneurs. As a prime contractor, we provide a broad range of communication, electronic and sensor systems used on military and commercial platforms across the globe. We embrace innovative and progressive ideas to advance our products for military and commercial customers. The L3Harris Defense Electronics Systems Group provides a broad range of aerospace systems, security and detection systems. 

L3Harris Fuzing & Ordnance Systems (L3H FOS) is the largest fuze manufacturer in the United States and is one of the most advanced manufacturers of fuzing and ordnance products in the world.

L3Harris maintains an unwavering commitment to conducting business operations in a manner that provides and maintains safe and healthful working conditions, protects the environment, conserves natural resources, and complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.  As our business continues to grow, we are looking to add an Mechanical Engineering Co-op to our Special Test Equipment Development Engineering Group.

As a member of the L3H FOS team, your primary focus would be the development of Specialized Test Fixturing used to test product through all phases of design and production.  You would also assist with presenting designs to internal and external customers for review, and addressing technical issues.  A solid understanding of CAD, engineering analysis, documentation, machining and troubleshooting skills will be developed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·Focus on the mechanical design and development of test fixtures for electronic, electro-mechanical, and mechanical products.

·Focus on the mechanical design and development of electrical tester racks.

·Extensive CAD modeling and engineering documentation.

·Working with various machine shop tools to create custom parts from stock material or make modifications to existing parts.

·Collaborate with design engineers, machinists, technicians, operators, test lab personnel, and safety team to ensure an optimal test fixture design.

Our Values are an integral part of who we are. We seek candidates who share our values:

·Integrity

·Excellence

·Accountability

·Respect

Minimum Qualifications:

·Currently pursuing a BSME, BSAE or BSMET degree 

Preferred Qualification:

Some understanding of standard manufacturing equipment (mill, lathe, drill press, band saw, 3D printer, etc.)Novice using CAD software tools such as Solid Edge, SolidWorks, NX, etc.Novice in classical physics and mechanical engineering theory (statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, vibrations, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics)Little to no experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA)Little to no experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)Little to no experience in writing code (MATLAB,Python, etc.)Novice in creating Technical Documentation (Engineering Drawings, Calibration Procedures, Validation Procedures, Operating Instructions, etc.)Experience with Microsoft Office applicationsNo relevant work experience requiredMust be able to obtain a Secret clearance upon full time employment, if offered

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. 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.

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