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Engineering Technician C

$62.5k - $116.5k

L3Harris Technologies

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Engineering Technician C

Job Code: 43279

Job Location: Carlsbad, CA

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

Job Description:

L3Harris has an immediate need for a Photonics Technician to join our talented team and support our customers. We are seeking a technical professional to help build, integrate, and test photonic components into larger system assemblies. This is an on-site position supporting precision lab work at our Carlsbad, CA location.

Essential Functions:
  • Execute fabrication, assembly, integration, test, or inspection processes in accordance with detailed work instructions and drawings, such as:
      • Optical Fiber Splicing and Recoating
      • Fabrication, assembly, and inspection of photonic circuits
      • Mechanical Builds and Assemblies
      • Metal Soldering
      • Microscopy and Profilometry
  • Integration of COTS optical equipment (power meters & monitoring equipment, optical laser sources, etc.) per detailed architecture block diagrams and wiring diagrams
  • Assistance with equipment calibration in accordance with vender or custom calibration procedures
  • Communicate regularly with management to ensure team is meeting expectations for cost, schedule, and quality
  • Ensure preventative maintenance is performed regularly in accordance with documentation
  • Maintain and operate wire bonding, photomasking, epoxy application, and other systems commonly used for optical device fabrication
  • Maintain a high standard for cleanliness, workspace organization, and reliability
  • Ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance
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:
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Experience with optical fiber handling, components, terminations, and measurements
  • Experience with machining parts with standard tooling and shop equipment
  • Experience with alignment, testing, and inspection of precision optical systems
  • Experience with optical microscopy and metrology


In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $62,500 - $116,500. 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.

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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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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