L3Harris Technologies · 1 week ago
Specialist, Composite Manufacturing Engineer
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expL3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry, dedicated to national defense and aerospace innovation. They are seeking a skilled Composite Manufacturing Engineer to develop and lead advanced manufacturing processes for composite rocket motor hardware.
CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Marcy Webb, MBA, PHR
Responsibilities
Drive innovation in composites: Plan, develop, and maintain advanced processes for composite fabrication — from concept through production
Build excellence into every detail: Create clear and thorough work instructions, PFMEAs, JSAs, and other process documentation that ensure quality, safety, and compliance
Be a hands-on problem solver: Support shop floor activities, troubleshoot production issues, and provide real-time engineering guidance
Collaborate across disciplines: Work closely with design, production, and quality teams to align manufacturing methods with engineering intent and customer expectations
Promote technical mastery: Train and mentor technicians and peers in advanced composite techniques and process best practices
Own quality and improvement: Investigate nonconformances, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions to drive continuous improvement
Represent your work with pride: Present manufacturing processes and updates during customer reviews and engineering change board meetings
Ability to obtain US Security Clearance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant Manufacturing Engineering experience
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related engineering experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related engineering experience
1+ year of experience manufacturing composites and/or aerospace hardware
Ability to obtain US Security Clearance
Preferred
Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or Chemical Engineering
Hands-on experience laying up composite parts or creating composite samples
Experience with filament winding (4- or 5-axis machine programming and operation)
Familiarity with composite curing processes and oven operation/programming
Excellent communication and collaboration skills — you're the bridge between design and production
Company
L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies provides platform management system solutions for armed forces.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.25B2024-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Tania Hanna
Vice President Government & Customer Relations
Chip Teets
Senior Director, International Programs, Products & Technology
Recent News
2026-01-11
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