Engineering Technician C (ROCHESTER)

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Job Title: Engineering Technician C

Job Code: 40255

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: Shift 1, 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Job Description:

The Assembly Integration and Test factory at L3Harris is seeking an experienced Electrical Test Technician to support engineering activities for moderately complex tests of advanced optical‑sensing spaceflight hardware. The role applies standard technical principles to execute test plans and procedures and is considered a fully proficient, individual‑contributor Engineering Technician Level C. Working with limited supervision, the technician may serve as a resource in areas of expertise and will handle moderately difficult tasks requiring judgment. Testing may involve electrical, radiometric, or optical performance in ambient, vibration, thermal, vacuum, or EMI environments. The position supports delivery of thoroughly tested aerospace products and systems in compliance with specifications and production requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Support preparation of the test environment
• Serve as a supporting member of the Test Readiness Review process
• Generate and provide initial review of test results
• Follow established procedures and detailed instructions with minimal guidance from more senior functional staff

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience; or 2 years post‑secondary/Associate’s Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of standard electrical test equipment (DVMs, scopes, etc.)
• Ability to execute procedures, document results, and communicate effectively orally and in writing with moderate oversight
• Ability to generate detailed technical reports and perform data reduction for requirement verification with moderate oversight
• Knowledge of high‑reliability aerospace product testing and verification
• Willingness to work overtime, shift work (nights), extended shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time and work occasional nights and weekends
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience working in a cleanroom with ESD‑ and contamination‑sensitive flight hardware
• Experience in an electrical, mechanical, or optical discipline in the aerospace or defense industry
• Familiarity with Microsoft Visio
• Current SSBI with Polygraph
• Basic software knowledge (LabVIEW, C++, Python, and scripting languages)

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $54,500-$101,500. 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.

The application window for this requisition is anticipated to close September 25, 2026.

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