Engineering Technician D - Weekend Shift

About the role

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. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. This position is based at our Salt Lake City, Utah facility.

Responsibilities

• Independently support the design, construction, integration, testing, troubleshooting, calibration, repair, and maintenance of equipment, components, devices, and systems.
• Work from schematics, engineering drawings, manuals, test procedures, and written or verbal instructions; use a wide range of test and diagnostic equipment to identify issues, analyze system behavior, isolate root causes, and verify proper operation and performance.
• Conduct detailed test activities, interpret results, recommend corrective actions, and contribute to solutions that enhance manufacturing, engineering, and test operations.
• Mentor junior technicians, provide technical recommendations, and apply advanced hands-on technical expertise to improve troubleshooting methods, test effectiveness, and overall team performance in a mission‑driven environment.
• Perform advanced construction, troubleshooting, calibration, testing, repair, and maintenance across electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and optical systems.
• Diagnose complex issues, isolate faults, and verify system performance using engineering documentation, test procedures, and advanced diagnostic equipment.
• Conduct calibration, alignment, and functional checks; make required adjustments or component replacements; and document results accurately in prescribed formats.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to lower‑level technicians on tasks and technical approaches.
• Recommend solutions to technical issues, applying judgment and initiative to resolve complex challenges.

Qualifications

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post‑Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.

Skills

• Experience resolving complex technical issues requiring independent judgment.
• Ability to support process improvements and recommend new procedures or methods.
• Proficiency with test equipment, diagnostic tools, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills across multiple technical domains.
• Experience leading or facilitating technical work within a team environment.
• Highly developed technical knowledge in electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and/or optical systems.
• Ability to work autonomously and support others through mentorship and guidance.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and departments.

Schedule

Weekend Shift - 3/12: Employees work 12 hour days, 3 days a week