It was a great general engineering experience, and challenged me to use CAD, something I had used before but not mastered. My manager made sure I did work that was actually beneficial for the company, and the kept me busy with interesting work.
What I wish was different
I wish the location itself was more exciting; I mostly sat at my desk all day.
I also am very passionate about sustainable practices, and there didn't seem to be much push for that at Clifton.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask questions. There's nothing worse than getting stuck on a problem and not doing anything to find the answer.
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Mechanical Engineer
May - August 2019 • Melbourne, FL
What I liked
Fellow employees were friendly. The work was satisfying and useful to the company.
What I wish was different
A little more work when my projects slowed.
Advice
Go into internships prepared to work but also not afraid to ask questions and not know what you are doing. There are a ton of new words and jargon and it will take time to learn so take careful notes at meetings.
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Engineering Research
June - July 2019 • Melbourne, FL
What I liked
I had a lot of creative freedom in this project to develop what I wanted in the way that I wanted.
What I wish was different
I wish that the selection process for the program happens earlier in the year so if teams do not get accepted they can still get internships.
Advice
The experience in the Innovate: L3Harris summer project is dependent on having a reliable team that you can work well with.
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Systems Engineering intern
June 2017 • Clifton, NJ
What I liked
Did a lot of good work with a lot of good people.
What I wish was different
I had gotten my security clearance sooner.
Advice
That you will learn most of the things you do while you are there. So give it a try since it's different from what you'd do in school.
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IT Intern
May - August 2019 • Melbourne, FL
What I liked
L3Harris is a growing company that looks to challenge their interns through interactive and engaging projects that make a difference. The work is enjoyable with the location being an added bonus. With a wide variety of activities available to participate in, there is always something to do.
What I wish was different
The onboarding process and housing arrangements could be improved. Many interns felt delayed in beginning work due to the slow onboarding process. Housing options also felt limited with some interns having to relocate to a different location before the conclusion of their internship.
Advice
Take initiative, ask questions, and network with others. There are plenty of opportunities to get involved so make the most of it!
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Systems Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • Londonderry, NH
What I liked
It was a positive working environment. My coworkers, as well as my fellow interns, were all very friendly.
What I wish was different
I would want a more structured internship program with more projects. Was slow at times.
Advice
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Computer Science Intern
June - August 2019 • Greenville, TX
What I liked
Helpful, knowledgeable staff that were willing to help.
What I wish was different
More hands-on experience; most of the summer was just sitting in my cube, but not actually experiencing the results of my efforts.
Advice
Make an effort to get involved, and it will be worth it.
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Business Data Analyst
June - September 2023 • Salt Lake City, UT
What I liked
I liked being able to have actual experience programming and working with other people
What I wish was different
I wish the management was better, they had to change my project a few times which made things difficult
Advice
Expect the unexpected
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Operations Intern
February 2019 • Greenville, TX
What I liked
The internship was a great opportunity for networking and determining what kind of culture you want to work in. It was also very flexible and allowed me to work as much as I could depending on my schedule. I got to work with all the different aspects of operations and work on projects that allowed me to learn a lot in a short amount of time.
What I wish was different
I wish it was a bit more structured, but as a new internship, the structure is improving with time.
Advice
Get some work experience before you graduate and learn how to interact with people professionally.
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Operations intern
July 2019 • Melbourne, FL
What I liked
The company as well as the people
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
Under promise and over deliver
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Materials and Processes Engineering Intern
May 2019 • Torrance, CA
What I liked
Challenging technology to learn and great problem solving opportunities
What I wish was different
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Software Engineer
June - August 2019 • Rochester, NY
What I liked
Knowledgeable and nice people. The company really follow the companies mission.
What I wish was different
Had more tasks to work on throughout the summer.
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask for different work.
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Mechanical Engineering Intern
June - September 2017 • Santa Rosa, CA
What I liked
Being able to interact with engineers of all disciplines (i.e. the electrical, systems teams); smaller company which allows you to meet almost everyone
What I wish was different
Advice
Don't be afraid to ask
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Senior Development intern
May - August 2018 • Melbourne, FL
What I liked
The environment was very friendly and comfortable.
The projects done by this company are leading the world.
What I wish was different
Possible look for work i was not as comfortable with to learn.
Advice
Go look for an internship, it will give you more experience than any course in school.
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Electrical Engineering Co-Op
May 2019 • Greenville, TX
What I liked
Getting industry experience is a game changer for my education and professional development.
What I wish was different
I wish that I could get course credit for the internship, since I had to take fewer classes to be able to take the job.
Advice
Pay more attention to learning from the seasoned engineers because that will last longer than small contributions to the workflow.
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Aerospace Engineering Intern
May - August 2019 • Fort Wayne, IN
What I liked
Laid-back atmosphere, great community
What I wish was different
Not enough interaction between interns
Advice
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Accounting Intern
May - August 2018 • North Amityville, NY
What I liked
The ability to work on various aspects of accounting
What I wish was different
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Software Engineer
May - August 2017 • Rochester, NY
What I liked
I really enjoyed the company and environment. I was very much a large company with a small company feel in the building that I was in. The other employees were very friendly and social. It was clear that they liked their job, and they were very willing to provide support and guidance. The work was interesting and challenging. I definitely had a good time.
What I wish was different
I wish it had been a little closer. The office is a good 25 minute drive from where I live (West Henrietta area) and it was a somewhat inconvenient commute.
Advice
If you get a chance to intern here I would say ask questions about the work and the company, and go to intern events. They seemed really interested in doing events for the interns to learn about the company and to meet important people within the company. I was under the impression that they look to hire from the group of interns, so I would say if you would like to work there make sure you show your interest in the company.
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Engineering Intern
June - August 2019 • Tucson, AZ
What I liked
Applicable to my field
What I wish was different
Scheduling problems and responsibilities
Advice
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Engineering Intern
May 2019 • Kentwood, MI
What I liked
I liked the culture and the work I was given
What I wish was different
I wish I was given more to do
Advice
Make sure you have a good grasp on programming in C
