Engineering Technician C
Carlsbad, California
Job ID 10573L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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 Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.
Job Title: Engineering Test Technician C
Requisition ID: 10573
Job Location: Carlsbad, CA
L3Harris’ Communication Systems segment is currently seeking a Engineering Technician C to join our team on 1st shift. This position will be based at our Carlsbad, California facility. A Secret Clearance is reuired for this position.
Overall Summary:
This position requires the candidate to conduct tests on products and equipment. The Engineering Technician will record data from those tests and give that data to the product and engineering teams. The Engineering Technician will also interpret the quality standards, engineering diagrams, and specifications for the products, then execute tests according to those instructions.
In some cases, the Engineering Technician will be expected to offer ideas for how to improve testing processes or resolve equipment malfunctions. The Engineering Technician should possess high-level interpersonal communication skills. Keen attention to detail and organization skills are also a crucial part of this role to compile data and keep track of testing specifications.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Inspect components before and after assembly
- Test trial products during development
- Test finished goods
- Record testing data and analyze results to determine whether products meet quality standards
- Maintain testing methods and equipment
- Assemble and calibrate testing equipment
- Use testing data to recommend improvements to the production process
- Update test procedures and / or test scripts
- Ability to work without direct supervision (self-starter)
- Debug and troubleshooting skills.
Basic Qualifications:
- Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
- Active Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
- Basic engineering and scientific knowledge
- Experience using mathematical concepts such as geometry, trigonometry, ratios, fractions, and proportions
- Ability to define problems verbally and in writing
- Experience analyzing data and drawing valid conclusions from that data
- Some MIDS/Link 16 radio experience (preferred)
- RF knowledge and advance electronics experience (preferred)
- Labview/Test stand experience (preferred)
- Basic soldering/micro-electronics component helpful
- Travel up to 25%
- EMI/EMC certification knowledge (preferred)
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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