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Job Title: Engineering Technician D

Job Code: 42711

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Schedule: 2nd Shift - 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off)

L3Harris' Communication Systems segment is currently seeking a Engineering Technician D to join our team. This position will be based at our Salt Lake City, Utah facility.

L3Harris 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.

About L3Harris Technologies:

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 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Description

The Engineering Technician D is a highly developed technical contributor who performs advanced work across electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and optical systems, with a strong emphasis on testing, troubleshooting, fault isolation, and system performance verification. In this role, you will independently support the design, construction, integration, testing, troubleshooting, calibration, repair, and maintenance of equipment, components, devices, and systems. Working from schematics, engineering drawings, manuals, test procedures, and written or verbal instructions, you will use a wide range of test and diagnostic equipment to identify issues, analyze system behavior, isolate root causes, and verify proper operation and performance.

This is an experienced role requiring strong judgment, initiative, and problem-solving ability to resolve complex technical issues and support reliable system performance. You will conduct detailed test activities, interpret results, recommend corrective actions, and contribute to solutions that enhance manufacturing, engineering, and test operations. In addition, you will 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.

Essential Functions

         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.

Required Qualifications (one of the following)

         High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience

         2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience

Preferred Additional Skills

         Highly developed technical knowledge in electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and/or optical systems.

         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
Ability to work autonomously and support others through mentorship and guidance.

         Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and departments.

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