2nd Shift Precision Optical & Electro‑Mechanical Technician (10% Shift Differential)

About the role

This position plays a critical role in the building and delivery of our world-class space-based telescopes. As a low-volume, high-mix manufacturer operating much like an advanced development organization, we rely on team members who bring strong critical thinking, exceptional hands-on capability, and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

• Work under moderate supervision while setting clear objectives and priorities within your job area.
• Meet operational targets including schedule adherence, quality requirements, and cost expectations.
• Influence decisions related to assigned projects by applying technical judgment and build-floor insights.
• Read, understand, and follow build documentation—including drawings, schematics, CAD references, and written or verbal instructions—to complete tasks compliant with program and company standards.
• Perform hands-on assembly and test work across electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and optical domains.
• Construct, calibrate, adjust, troubleshoot, and maintain components, devices, systems, and related equipment as required by the program.
• Conduct alignment checks, perform calibration activities, and make modifications or replacements following engineering direction.
• Prepare or work with required compounds, adhesives, and solutions as part of precision assembly processes.
• Operate test equipment, execute prescribed tests, gather performance data, and document results in the required formats.
• Support the build of complex prototypes and first-article hardware, contributing to continual improvement of processes and documentation.
• May be required to learn Precision Cleaning (space grade cleaning) or Painting.
• This position will require training on 1st shift hours for approximately the first 4 weeks prior to starting second shift hours.

Requirements

• Requires fully proficient job knowledge/skills. Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-secondary/Associate's Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Requires fully proficient job knowledge/skills. Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-secondary/Associate's Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.
• Optical assembly experience.
• R&D lab experience.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing Principles.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Massachusetts is $62,500 - $116,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Schedule

Job Schedule: 9/80