Manufacturing Technician B

L3Harris Technologies • Stennis Space Center, MS

42d • Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a Manufacturing Technician B at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi. The role supports the assembly, testing, and delivery of large rocket engines and components, working alongside technicians and quality assurance personnel. Primary responsibilities focus on rocket engine test preparation, testing, and post-test processing. The technician will develop specialized knowledge of engine and component function and assembly, pre- and post-test processing, functional testing, and inspections. The role also involves coordinating with staff in related disciplines, contractors, and customers to help ensure successful assembly, testing, and delivery of L3Harris products.

The schedule is 4/10: four 10-hour workdays per week. The position may require travel up to 10%, work at heights and in confined areas, and the ability to work all shifts and weekends. The employee must be able to pass an eye exam and obtain and maintain the required certifications and NASA Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) security clearance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 4 years of prior relevant experience, or 2 years of post-secondary education/associate degree and at least 2 years of prior related experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems and experience with hand tools and various measuring and testing devices.
• Knowledge of mechanical equipment such as high-pressure pneumatic, cryogenic, and hydraulic systems, and NDT equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, instructions, and technical manuals.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% as required.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined areas.
• Ability to pass an eye exam and obtain certifications such as confined space entry, respirator, lockout-tagout, cryogenic safety, and process safety management.
• Willingness to work all shifts and weekends.
• Ability to obtain and maintain NASA Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Aerospace background with an A&P license or military-equivalent proficiency test.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to operate computers and specialized software associated with graphical user interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Support assembly, testing, and delivery of large rocket engines and components.
• Prepare rocket engines for testing, perform testing, and complete post-test processing.
• Perform or support functional testing and inspections of engines and components.
• Learn and follow detailed processes associated with the operation and maintenance of large-scale rocket engine test facilities.
• Work with technicians, quality assurance personnel, related-discipline staff, contractors, and customers to support successful product assembly, testing, and delivery.
• Interpret engineering drawings, instructions, and technical manuals.
• Operate material-handling equipment safely when required.

What This Job Offers

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