Engineering Technician C - 2nd Shift

L3Harris Technologies; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Composite Manufacturing Technician to join AMF North in Huntsville, AL, handling inert manufacturing of large rocket motor hardware. The position emphasizes testing, instrumentation, and assembly, with collaboration across engineers and technicians.

Responsibilities include building layups, installing sensors, troubleshooting equipment, and contributing to SOP development. A high school diploma with related experience is required; security clearance may be obtained.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent with 6 years of relevant experience or 2 years post-secondary/Associates with 0–2 years experience.
• Strong background in data acquisition, instrumentation, and test methods is preferred.
• Experience or coursework in blueprint reading or geometric tolerancing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests using complex instrumentation and equipment (load cells, pressure transducers, strain gauges, thermocouples, accelerometers, cameras).
• Install sensors and connect to test equipment; build layups in small groups.
• Assemble and maintain large tooling; insulate mandrels and composite cases.
• Review designs with Engineers; help develop SOPs and instructions for rocket motor processing.

Skills

Data acquisition

Engineering calculations

Drawings & sketches

Complex instrumentation

Test equipment setup

Troubleshooting

Instrumentation experience

Mechanical assembly

Soldering instrumentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree or 2+ years post-secondary

Tools

Hydrologger

Vishay Amplifier

Micro-welder

Multimeter (VOM)

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: 45406 Job Location: Huntsville, AL (AMF North) Job Schedule: 2nd Shift 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description: L3Harris is seeking a Composite Manufacturing Technician to work at our state-of-the‑art Advanced Manufacturing Facility (AMF) North in Huntsville, AL, which is our inert manufacturing facility for fabrication and assembly of large case composite rocket motor hardware.

Essential Functions

• Perform tests utilizing complex instrumentation and equipment including, but not limited to, Load cells, Pressure transducers, strain gages, thermocouples, accelerometers & video cameras
• Installation of thermocouples, strain gauges, pressure transducers, sensors and connection to test equipment
• Build complex layups individually and in small groups.
• Build, clean, and properly store large tooling.
• Insulation of mandrels and composite cases.
• Cast, cure and machining of sand mandrels.
• Review designs and specifications with Engineers and other advanced technicians.
• Assist in developing standard operating procedures and special instructions necessary to support processing of rocket motors.
• Troubleshoot and check out instrumentation problems such as shorted or open circuits due to instrument cable problems. Review Test Plans for possible instrumentation conflicts or inaccessible areas.
• Troubleshoot and be able to set the Conditioning box controls. Handle the set up and activation of test equipment such as Hydrologger, Vishay Amplifier, Micro-welder, or Multimeter (VOM).
• Support Process Engineers by setting up, operating experimental or prototype equipment to meet processing requirements
• Produce development hardware to support research and development programs.
• Troubleshoot processes and identify, modify and/or escape out of control processes and production escapes.
• Perform analysis, calculations, statistics, and prepare reports on above activities.
• Coordinate with maintenance, supervision and/or engineers in the set‑up and calibration of equipment.
• Participate in preventative maintenance activities.
• 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 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Computer software background.
• Experience with varying data acquisition.
• Experience with micro-welding instrumentation or soldering instrumentation.
• Experience or courses completed on Blueprint reading or Geometric Tolerancing.
• Ability to perform engineering mathematical calculations.
• Ability to create simple drawings and sketches for communication purposes.
• Experience with the set up and activation of test equipment such as, Hydrologger, Vishay Amplifier, Micro-welder or Multimeter (VOM).
• Experience working with complex instrumentation and equipment
• Experience with strain gauges, thermal couples, hydraulics, pneumatics.
• Experience with component level troubleshooting.

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.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.