Engineering Technician D

L3Harris • Palm Bay, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is hiring an Engineering Technician to build, integrate, and test photonic components for larger system assemblies. This hands-on position is suited to candidates with experience building, assembling, or testing precision components and a technical foundation in electronics, mechanical systems, optics, or a related field. The role requires interpreting and following technical specifications and using precision equipment. Experience with engineering drawings, detailed procedures, machining equipment, or laboratory and manufacturing environments is relevant. Photonics experience is helpful but not required; on-the-job training is provided in fiber-optic handling, optical alignment, and specialized testing procedures.

The technician fabricates, assembles, integrates, tests, and inspects photonic and mechanical components, performs fiber-optic cable connectorization and splicing, and carries out electronic component removal and replacement using soldering techniques. The role also involves integrating commercial off-the-shelf optical equipment, assisting with equipment calibration and preventive maintenance, communicating progress to management, and maintaining an organized workspace and reliable work practices. Work takes place in classified laboratory or high-reliability production environments.

The position is located in Palm Bay, Florida, and follows a 9/80 schedule: employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off. An active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or 2 years of post-secondary/associate-level education and at least 4 years of related experience.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Ability to interpret and follow technical specifications and work with precision equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, specifications, block diagrams, and test configurations.
• Advanced photonics skills, including electro-optic components, optical alignment, and fiber handling.
• Experience using precision metrology and optical test equipment, including interferometers, profilometers, and high-magnification microscopes.
• Experience supporting process development, first-article builds, engineering pilots, and prototypes.
• Ability to perform root-cause analysis, support corrective actions, and improve work instructions, tooling, processes, and fixtures.
• Experience maintaining digital records using MES, nonconformance systems, JIRA, and digital travelers.
• Ability to collaborate across engineering, quality, and operations to resolve technical issues and guide junior technicians.
• Experience building, assembling, or testing precision components; a technical foundation in electronics, mechanical systems, optics, or a related field; experience interpreting engineering drawings and following detailed procedures; experience operating lathes, mills, or CNC machines or working in laboratory or manufacturing environments; photonics experience.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, integrate, test, and inspect photonic and mechanical components using work instructions, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Perform fiber-optic cable connectorization and splicing.
• Remove and replace electronic components using soldering techniques.
• Integrate commercial off-the-shelf optical equipment using architecture block diagrams and wiring diagrams.
• Assist with equipment calibration and perform preventive maintenance according to documented procedures.
• Communicate progress to management to support cost, schedule, and quality goals.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and reliable work practices.
• Apply precision assembly skills and working knowledge of engineering processes and methodologies.
• Work in classified laboratory environments or high-reliability production environments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED