Engineering Technician - Cables

L3Harris; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company is looking for an Engineering Technician - Cables in Palm Bay, FL. This role involves performing assembly operations on cable harnesses and circuit card assemblies, requiring a minimum of high school education with substantial prior experience in manufacturing contexts. The ideal candidate will possess certifications in IPC standards and demonstrate expertise in high-reliability soldering techniques.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or 4 years with an Associate's Degree.
• Experience working in Cable Harness and CCA Manufacturing.
• Ability to apply proper shielding and grounding techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly operations on Cable Harnesses and Circuit Card Assemblies.
• Build and integrate wiring harnesses using engineering drawings.
• Execute complex rework independently while complying with standards.

Skills

High-reliability soldering techniques

Precision crimping

EMI/RFI mitigation techniques

Cable routing and lacing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree

Tools

J-STD-001

IPC-610

NASA standards

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.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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 - Cables

Job Code: 29223

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

During its 130-year history, L3Harris has transformed communications and information technology. Harris is a proven leader in tactical communications, geospatial systems and services, air traffic management, environmental solutions, avionics and electronic warfare, and space and intelligence.

On the L3Harris team, your job is to secure the world. We don't work here just for the advanced technology and equipment: we work here because we know what - and who - we're protecting!

Essential Functions:

• Apply advanced knowledge and understanding of engineering terminology, industry standards, and technical specifications to accurately interpret and execute manufacturing requirements.
• Perform assembly operations on Cable Harnesses, CCAs (Circuit Card Assemblies) and sub-assemblies in support of high-performance, high-reliability programs within a development manufacturing environment.
• Build and integrate complex wiring harnesses and CCAs using engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and related documentation.
• Establish and follow effective methods and sequences of operations to ensure precision and quality in all builds.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to develop and refine written and paperless work instructions, including rework procedures.
• Execute complex rework independently, maintaining compliance with engineering and quality standards.
• Demonstrate adaptability by supporting overtime requirements, working across multiple locations, and adjusting to shifting program priorities.

Qualifications:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Working knowledge of the following certifications: J-STD-001, IPC-610, IPC-620, NASA 8739.1 & 8739.4, ESD, Hi-Rel, and FOD control.
• Skilled in high-reliability soldering techniques (per IPC J-STD-001 and NASA-STD-8739.3/4).
• Proficient in precision crimping, connectorization, and termination of contacts per NASA and IPC standards.
• Ability to apply proper shielding, grounding, and EMI/RFI mitigation techniques.
• Experience with conformal coating, potting compounds, and protective finishes for cable assemblies.
• Skilled in cable routing, lacing, and strain relief to meet structural and environmental requirements.
• Experience in an Engineering development environment.
• Experience working in Cable Harness and CCA Manufacturing.

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.