Assembly Operator

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Brighton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Half‑day Fridays

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Life Assurance 4x salary

Group income protection

Flexible health plan options

Employee assistance program

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking an Assembly Operator for the Brighton site to build and test precision electro‑mechanical motors and components. You’ll assemble parts per drawings, solder wires, mount components, and conduct electrical tests to ensure compliance with specifications.

You will maintain thorough test documentation, operate safely with PPE, and support training and supervision when needed. This role offers hands‑on manufacturing in a high‑tech defense environment.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or equivalent electro‑mechanical training.
• Experience with ATE and Cirris test equipment.
• Proficient with precision measuring and electronic test gear.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test precision electro‑mechanical motors and components per drawings.
• Solder wires, mount parts, and inspect assemblies for quality.
• Perform electrical tests using scopes and meters to ensure specs.
• Maintain test documentation and traceability.
• Operate safely with PPE and support production needs.
• Assist in training and cover supervision when needed.
• Contribute to process improvements with manufacturing engineering.

Skills

ATE experience

Cirris tests

Precision metrology

Drawings interpretation

Education

Electro‑Mechanical apprenticeship

Equivalent experience

Tools

ATE

Cirris test equipment

DMMs

Meggers

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Job description

Assembly Operator – Brighton

L3Harris is a trusted disruptor in defense technology, offering end‑to‑end solutions across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.

About this opportunity and L3Harris UK

From 11 UK sites, our team of nearly 1,000 people delivers unique capabilities across space, air, land, sea and cyber for military, security and commercial customers worldwide.

L3Harris Brighton is part of Release Systems and the Mission Avionics sector operating in the Aerospace domain. We design, manufacture and test release systems for major airborne fighter platforms such as the F-35, Gripen and Typhoon. The facility spans 48,500 square feet for the development of high‑performance, multi‑station solutions used to launch munitions.

What the role will involve

• Build and test precision electro‑mechanical motors and other components to drawing and quality requirements.
• Assemble components—solder wires, place tags, mount parts on boards or terminals, fit bearings, measure shaft radial and end play.
• Carry out electrical tests and inspections using oscilloscopes, multimeters, vibration rigs and environmental ovens to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Assess returns for repair/refurbishment, determine repair requirements (DIRs), strip, clean, test and rebuild to specification.
• Complete test documentation and maintain traceability of individual parts.
• Operate safely, using PPE where appropriate.
• Carry out other reasonable tasks outside the normal pattern of work as requested by the manager.
• Assist in training other staff members when required.
• Take supervisory responsibility within authorized limits when the supervisor is absent.
• Support the design department in trials and pre‑production units.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to write manufacturing processes (route card narrative and planning) and provide process improvements for first batches of production units.
• Support activities in other assembly departments as required.

What you’ll bring

• Electro‑Mechanical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) and Cirris test equipment.
• Proficiency using precision measuring equipment and electronic test equipment such as DMMs, Meggers, oscilloscopes and power supplies.
• Good understanding of mechanical and electrical drawings.

Benefits

• Half‑day finish on Fridays.
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days.
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover.
• Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution.
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x).
• Group income protection.
• Flexible opt‑in extras such as a health‑care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support.
• Professional membership reimbursement (discretionary).

Important to know

Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the UK right‑to‑work requirement and be eligible for access to classified information subject to government security checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

L3Harris Technologies is committed to maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.