Engineering Technician D - Weekend Shift

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Job Title: Engineering Technician D

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Schedule: Weekend Shift - 3/12: Employees work 12 hour days, 3 days a week

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.

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.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

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