Engineering Technician (2nd Shift)

Engineering Technician Level B

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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 Location: Orange, VA

Job Schedule: 9/80 - work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off – 2nd shift

Job Description

We are seeking an Engineering Technician to join the team at our Culpeper, VA site. Reporting directly to the Manager, Engineering, this position will support the Solid Propellants and Materials group. Under close supervision and following established policies and procedures, the Engineering Lab Technician will conduct a variety of tasks initially supporting the liner/insulation laboratory.

Our Engineering Lab Technicians provide valuable assistance to engineers by their ability to reduce engineering concepts, drawings, sketches, and ideas to practice in a laboratory environment. They are able to:

• Create, fabricate, modify, repair, assemble, and disassemble articles to make models, prototypes or test articles.
• Set up and conduct tests/experimental procedures in accordance with specification requirements under environmentally controlled conditions (temperature, humidity, environment, etc).
• Design experiments and conduct tests in a controlled fashion to be able to produce consistent, repeatable results in a meaningful way.

Essential Functions

75% - Demonstrates level of proficiency in operating equipment, assembling parts, and conducting tests and understanding of the nature of the work. Capable of obtaining results and assessing the validity of the results. Minimal supervision with regard to performing controlled experiments with standardized procedures.

25% - Perform routine tests, collect data, and operate equipment in accordance with standard procedures. Demonstrates proficiency in following detailed work standards and following safety protocols. Demonstrates proficiency in acquiring skills and performing work with specialization as required.

Qualifications

Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant Engineering Technician experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. Preferred Additional Skills:

• Ability to work in a laboratory environment and follow detailed instructions.
• Proficient computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Excel.
• Laboratory experience is desired.

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.