(DoD SkillBridge), Composite Technician

L3Harris Technologies; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Huntsville, AL seeks a Composite Technician under the DoD SkillBridge program. You will fabricate and assemble components using composite processes, operate industrial equipment, and contribute to development hardware for research and programs.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent (or an associate degree path) and eligibility for a security clearance. 9/80 schedule, on-site work, with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent with 4+ years of related experience, or 2 years post-secondary/2-year degree with 0–2 years experience.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance (U.S. citizenship required) and pass background checks.
• Active U.S. military member with 180 days or fewer remaining before separation and 180+ days of active service (required for DoD SkillBridge).

Responsibilities

• Produce parts, components, and assemblies using composite fabrication and related processes.
• Prepare components for lay-up, cure, and post-cure with materials and adhesives.
• Operate ovens, autoclaves, lathes, milling centers, presses, furnaces, and related shop equipment.
• Fabricate and assemble sub-assemblies with standard tools.
• Perform vacuum bagging and curing of composite parts.
• Provide on-the-job training to technicians as required.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree

Job description

Job Title

(DoD SkillBridge), Composite Technician

Job Location

Huntsville, AL

Job Schedule

9/80

Essential Functions

• Produce parts, components, and final assemblies using composite fabrication, compression molding, metal fabrication, modification, checkout, rework, quality testing, and assembly, following detailed work instructions, schematics, diagrams, layouts, and manufacturing or diagnostic equipment.
• Prepare components for lay-up, filament winding, cure, and post‑cure using cured and uncured rubber materials and adhesives.
• Operate a variety of machinery and shop equipment, including ovens, autoclaves, manual and CNC lathes, CNC milling centers, manual mills, boring mills, presses, furnaces, mixers, grinders, swages, paint booths, fume hoods, and overhead cranes.
• Fabricate and assemble piece parts into completed sub‑assemblies using standard assembly tools.
• Perform vacuum bagging and related processes for the fabrication and curing of composite parts.
• Execute structural bonding operations using film adhesives, core materials, and adhesives.
• Build complex layups independently and in small teams.
• Build, clean, and properly store large tooling.
• Apply insulation to mandrels and composite cases.
• Cast, cure, and machine sand mandrels.
• Provide on‑the‑job training (OJT) to technicians as required.
• Work closely with management and supervision to meet critical deadlines.
• Produce development hardware to support research and development programs.
• Troubleshoot processes and identify, modify, or escalated out‑of‑control processes and production escapes.
• Assist in developing and implementing process improvement initiatives within the facility.
• Coordinate with maintenance, supervision, and engineering on equipment setup and calibration.
• Participate in preventative maintenance activities.
• Clean machines, equipment, and work areas per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Support safety initiatives and adhere to 5S+1 standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience, or 2 years post‑secondary/associate’s degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance (U.S. citizenship required). Applicants who accept a conditional offer may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Active member of the U.S. military with 180 days of service or fewer remaining prior to separation and at least 180 continuous days of active service (required for DoD SkillBridge).

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

L3Harris Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are 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.