Engineering Technician D (Prototype Assembly Lab)

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech, delivering end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

About the role

L3Harris is seeking a self-directed, experienced Engineering Technician D to assist in the prototype and development of electronic hardware builds in a hands-on engineering laboratory. This position focuses on supporting prototype, first article, and low volume manufacturing of communications-based hardware, including cables and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs). The role includes providing feedback on design and process improvements through cycles of rapid learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with other engineering disciplines to communicate issues, draft technical procedures, and review designs within specified areas to meet project and program deadlines.
• Operate in a dynamic and interactive team environment within a rapid development laboratory.
• Independently perform and lead various assembly tasks, including surface mount technology using a pick and place machine or harness and cable builds, ensuring adherence to required tolerances and customer specifications.
• Interpret and follow moderately complex sketches, schematics, drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and provide feedback on assembly drawings, BOMs, engineering change orders, process control instructions, and detailed work instructions.
• Conduct hardware kit verification.
• Perform hand soldering of surface-mount technology (SMT), through-hole, and fine-pitch components.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 8 years of prior relevant experience, or 2 years post-secondary/Associate’s Degree with 4 years of prior related experience.
• Highly developed job knowledge and hands-on experience in laboratory-based electronics troubleshooting and failure analysis.
• Experience with one or more of the following: microscopy, X-ray inspection, cross-sectioning, decapsulation, semiconductor deprocessing, or fault isolation techniques.
• Ability to work autonomously and apply judgment within established procedures.
• Excellent manual dexterity and microscope-based working capability.
• Experience collaborating in a small lab environment.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, if required.

Skills

• JSTD 001 solder and rework certification.
• IPC 610A certification.
• IPC 620 certification.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Schedule

9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off.