Engineering Technician B - Carlsbad, CA

Job Title: Engineering Technician B (Carlsbad, CA)

Job Code: 47791

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 opportunity for an Engineering Technician B to support the assembly, integration, inspection, and testing of photonic and electro-optic hardware for critical national security programs. This position is ideal for technicians seeking to develop their technical skills in a manufacturing and laboratory environment while working alongside experienced engineers and technicians.

The selected candidate will perform hands-on assembly and test activities by following established procedures, work instructions, and engineering documentation. Candidates with backgrounds in electronics, mechanical assembly, manufacturing, laboratory operations, optics, or related technical disciplines are encouraged to apply. Photonics-specific experience is not required, and training will be provided in specialized optical fabrication, fiber handling, and test processes.

Essential Functions:

• Perform assembly, fabrication, integration, inspection, and testing activities by following established work instructions, drawings, and procedures.
• Support optical, electrical, and mechanical build activities under general supervision.
• Operate laboratory and manufacturing equipment after receiving required training and certification.
• Assist with optical fiber handling, component assembly, soldering, microscopy, inspection, and basic test activities.
• Collect and accurately document manufacturing and test data in accordance with program requirements.
• Follow established ESD, cleanliness, safety, and handling procedures.
• Conduct routine equipment checks and assist with equipment maintenance and calibration activities.
• Identify issues encountered during assigned tasks and communicate findings to engineering or supervision for resolution.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, technicians, quality personnel, and manufacturing support teams to meet operational objectives.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through feedback on procedures and processes.
• Work on-site full-time in a classified lab environtment.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI with CI Poly.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience or 0-2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Ability to follow detailed work instructions, technical procedures, and engineering documentation.
• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical, optical, or manufacturing assembly activities.
• Familiarity with hand tools, precision tools, microscopes, or basic laboratory equipment.
• Basic understanding of electrical measurement equipment such as multimeters and power supplies.
• Experience documenting work performed and recording test or manufacturing data.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and communicate technical information clearly.
• Willingness to learn new fabrication, assembly, inspection, and test processes.
• Experience in a manufacturing, laboratory, aerospace, defense, or high-reliability production environment is a plus.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $52,000- $97,000. 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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