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Job Title: Engineering Technician C

Job Code: 40498

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Description:

This is a hands-on manufacturing position and requires technicians knowledgeable in aerospace assembly and high-reliability procedures. Supporting activities will include:

• Support of space structures Subassembly manufacturing and Single Line Flow integration.
• Individual contributor effort with limited supervision manufacturing and integrating deployable mesh reflectors.
• Ability to measure using multiple types of measurement tools i.e. tape measure, calipers, and inclinometer.
• Following engineering drawings and processes.
• Mechanical assembly and test of space hardware.
• System level hardware integration.
• Preparation for and conducting system level hardware testing (deployments, vibe, etc.).
• Performing system level alignments to meet system requirements.
• Field support for spacecraft integration and precision alignments.
• Working for extended periods (2-hour durations) while performing work above shoulder level or while in a lying position.
• Move equipment weighing 45pounds or less from one place to another.
• Work performed at elevatedheights (up to 30 feet).
• Repetitive movements duringspecified durations.
• Manual dexterity and fine motorskills to handle and manufacture space hardware.
• Ability to utilize a ladder multiple times per shift.

Essential Functions:

• Participate in process improvement initiatives and provide feedback on assembly drawings, BOMs, engineering change orders, process control instructions, and detailed work instructions.
• Interpret and follow moderately complex sketches, schematics, drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions.
• Additional duties in alignment within engineering technician scope as necessary

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years' experience in assembly, test, manufacturing, or related field.
• Ability to obtain security clearance and work in a classified area.
• Requires highly developed job knowledge/skills. 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:

• 4 years of experience with manufacturing space qualified hardware.
• Hi-Reliability, Bonding, and Aerial Platform certifications.
• Experience working with hand and toque tools / measurement tools (Micrometers/Calipers)
• Sewing.
• Ability to see small parts with or without magnification assistance.
• Experience mixing and application of two-part adhesives and RTVs.
• Strong sense of responsibility, ownership, and follow-through.
• Be a team player, pro-active, and customer oriented with a sense of urgency to accomplish a given task or goal.
• Possess a high level of initiative and willingness to learn.
• Exceptional organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work first or second shift
• Ability to provide overtime support when needed.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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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