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L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

Senior Supervisor - Operations Management

Product AssemblyUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeSan Diego, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of related experience are required, or at least 6 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • A Secret clearance is required at the time of hire.
  • Practical knowledge of technical or operational practices within the assigned discipline.
  • Experience overseeing complex electronics assembly and test tasks.
  • Direct, hands-on floor experience with high-reliability electronics assembly, including printed wiring board assembly, microelectronics, and integration of flight hardware.
  • Experience working in or supervising production-floor surface-mount technology and cleanroom production environments (Class 100,000 or equivalent).
  • Familiarity with AS9100 quality management requirements and enforcement of documented build processes.
  • Working knowledge of J-STD-001 workmanship standards, including inspection, soldering, and electronic assembly techniques.
  • Strong understanding of configuration management, traceability requirements, nonconformance documentation, and controlled documentation systems used in aerospace and defense electronics manufacturing.

Responsibilities

  • Direct the implementation of second-shift production activities to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery goals.
  • Manage second-shift operations, including assembly and test, and oversee procedures, budgets, capital expenditures, and labor.
  • Oversee a small team that is expected to expand.
  • Provide direction and coordination for second-shift operations team members.
  • Facilitate production meetings and status reporting.
  • Execute production plans and work cross-functionally with all departments and leaders.
  • Ensure compliance with legal and safety standards.
  • Oversee floor-level execution of high-reliability electronics assembly and test activities, ensuring adherence to AS9100, J-STD-001, NASA, or Department of Defense workmanship standards.
  • Ensure production discipline and proper handling of electronics assembly and inspection of flight hardware.
  • Monitor acceptance-testing activities, including functional testing, data review, and test readiness.

Desired Qualifications

  • Understand basic supervisory approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, and process execution.
  • Continuous improvement involvement.
  • Top Secret clearance is preferred.

About the Company

L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

L3Harris Technologies provides advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems for governments and commercial customers. Its products include sensors, communications, and propulsion—such as tactical radios, night-vision gear, satellite payloads, missile defense, and space propulsion—delivered as integrated systems for operations across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company blends legacy technologies from two joining giants with newer capabilities, faster acquisition cycles, and a focus on missiles, space, and resilient communications to field solutions quickly. Its goal is to be a trusted, scale-ready provider of next‑generation defense and intelligence capabilities for national security and related customers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Melbourne, FL
Founded
1895

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