Engineering Technician

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an Engineering Technician C to support rocket motor testing at the Camden, Arkansas facility. You will assist with setup, instrumentation, and data collection for test articles and motors, under supervision, in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves occasional night work, lifting moderate weights, and the potential to obtain a US security clearance. Prior experience with test instrumentation and blueprints is valued.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Experience with PLC programming is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints is preferred.
• Formal technical education/training; forklift certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced Technicians with preparation and setup of testing sites for rocket motor testing.
• Load test motors into test stands under direct guidance from an Test Engineer.
• Instrument motors per test plan and assist with conditioning chamber operations.
• Support moves of test articles into and out of conditioning chambers, including night shifts as needed.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed and environment remains conducive to testing.

Skills

PLC programming

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree (2 years post-secondary)

Job description

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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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 Title: Engineering Technician C

Job Code: 40228

Job Location: Camden, Arkansas

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description:

Rocket Test is looking for a Test Technician that wants to work at one of the most exciting jobs at L3Harris Technologies. The Test Technician classifications perform a variety of technical functions related to production test, test article assembly, and rocket and instrumentation test. This could include but is not limited to: test and checkout of test equipment and test procedure development; install, operate, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot instrumentation and controls; conduct moves of Test Articles into and out of conditioning chambers and Test Stands. The correct individual will join a Team that has a Safety First mindset. This is a fast paced job involving testing of all of the Rocket Motors and energetics that are built at our Camden Facility and some from our other facilities around the country. From small motors that can fit in the palm of your hand to Large Solid Propellant Rocket motors that are greater than 20 feet long, Rocket Test is a challenging and exciting place to work.

Essential Functions:

• Assist experienced Test Technicians with preparation and set up of testing site for rocket motor testing.
• Under direct guidance from a Test Engineer, load the test motor into the Test Stand.
• Instrument the test motor per the test plan under direct supervision of engineering team. Solder experience and/or J-STD Solder Certificate a plus.
• Assist with motor moves into Conditioning Chambers at all hours of day or night as required.
• Learn to set and program Conditioning Chamber temperature per Test Plan.
• Will move moderate weight.
• Outdoor work will be in both summer and winter conditions.
• Ability to obtain a US security clearance.

Qualifications:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with PLC programming

• Experience with Military Standard Testing (Mil STD 810)
• Ability to read and understand blueprints
• Formal technical education/training
• Existing certifications/training to operate Forklift is a plus.

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