Engineering Technician C

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Rochester, NY, is seeking an Engineering Technician C to join the Assembly and Integration team. The role involves assembling and integrating complex spaceflight components, working with engineers to optimize designs for manufacturability.

Responsibilities include optical alignment, reading drawings, maintaining docs, and handling precise assemblies. Ability to obtain US security clearance and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 4+ years of experience, or 2 years post-secondary with 0–2 years of related experience.
• Experience in optical, electrical, or mechanical assembly preferred.
• Able to read engineering drawings and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Perform optical alignment in manufacturing or prototyping environments.
• Read engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Maintain manufacturing documentation and records.
• Work with fragile and precise assemblies.
• Travel may be required and overtime may be necessary.

Skills

Optical alignment

Reading drawings

Measuring tools

Documentation practices

Communication skills

Security clearance readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate Degree

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: 45600

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Job Description:

The Airborne Focus Factory within L3Harris Space and Mission Systems, located in Rochester, New York, is seeking an experienced, motivated, and detail‑oriented Engineering Technician to join the Assembly and Integration team. This position will perform a variety of operations related to the assembly and integration of complex electromechanical spaceflight components. The role involves working directly with engineers on the design and development of new and existing products to optimize designs for manufacturability.

Essential Functions:

• Perform optical alignment work in a manufacturing and/or prototyping environment
• Read engineering drawings, blueprints, schematics, and detailed work instructions
• Maintain accurate records and manufacturing documentation
• Ability to work with fragile and precise assemblies
• Must be proficient with measuring tools (verniers, calipers, scales, etc.)
• Willingness to work overtime, shift work, weekends, holidays, and some travel
• Ability to obtain US Government security clearance

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience; Or, 2 years post‑secondary/Associate Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience in an electrical, mechanical, or optical fabrication discipline
• Aerospace or defense industry experience
• Experience with measurement and analysis
• Proficient in cable and harness fabrication, as well as component soldering
• Experience with one or more of the following: optical interferometry, MTF testing, lens bench testing, resolution testing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to work overtime, shift work, weekends, and some travel

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $26.20/hr - $48.79/hr. 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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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is 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.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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