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Job Title: Test Technician C   

Job Code: 40450

Job Location: Ashburn, VA

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

As an Engineering Technician, you will work in a dynamic, fastpaced production and R&D environment with a strong focus on quality and attention to detail. You will support the engineering design process, lead special projects, serve as a liaison between engineering and manufacturing, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure product quality and validation. This role involves analyzing technical data, providing onsite assistance, developing technical content, and mentoring team members.

The role will be part of the Agile Development Group, a division specializing in developing disruptive, nextgeneration technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS/UAV), advanced radar systems, nextgeneration weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies-leveraging smallcompany agility with bigcompany expertise.

Essential Functions:

• Perform all duties required to assist with acceptance testing of various products and subassemblies.
• Running automated and manual test scripts for acceptance testing, software/firmware loading, and sensor calibration.
• Operate custom and offtheshelf equipment, including network analyzers, power meters, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and similar devices.
• Identify, document, and perform basic troubleshooting on nonconforming products.
• Recommend updates to existing processes and review test documentation in support of engineering and manufacturing activities.
• Verify the quality of tested products and interpret test results to validate compliance with drawings and other specified requirements.
• Identify and correct conditions affecting employee safety, upholding corporate safety standards.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment with manufacturing, planning, and engineering.
• Move, Transport, Position and/or remove 25-50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Move or be in a stationary position for prolonged periods.
• Perform tasks requiring movement and operating of manufacturing tools and equipment.
• Work in a manufacturing environment with regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, dust, fumes, chemicals, and loud noises.

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. 

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active DoD Secret Clearance preferred; ability to obtain is required.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.

• Experience with C++, C#, Python, Java, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or TestStand.

• Experience in electronics assembly, particularly harness assembly.

• Experience with factory acceptance testing of aerospace systems or similar industries.

• Proficient in soldering, crimping, and use of assembly hand tools.

• Proficient in using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers.

•  IPC/WHMAA620 certification preferred.

• JSTD001 certification preferred.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and interconnect diagrams.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work within a diverse and dynamic team environment.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Strong work ethic and commitment to organizational success.

• Active Secret Clearance desired but not required.

• Experience working in environments that implement ESD and FOD controls

• Knowledge and understanding of product quality processes.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia (Greater D.C. area) is $30.05 - $56.01. 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.

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