Engineering Technician (Chemistry Lab)

L3Harris Technologies; Camden (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an Engineering Technician C (Chemistry Lab) in Camden, Arkansas. The role supports the mechanical and chemical areas of the laboratory, designing, testing, and calibrating test equipment and analyzing data per prescribed methods.

The position requires handling chemicals and conducting analyses, with a schedule of 4/10 (10-hour days, four days a week, 12 PM–10:30 PM). Security clearances may apply for access to classified information.

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.

Responsibilities

• Handle, process, and mix chemicals.
• Sample and test raw materials, test propellants, test explosives.
• Prepare and collect test data.
• Perform mathematical calculations.
• Clean, assemble and dismantle test hardware, equipment, and apparatus.
• Perform laboratory support work such as instrument calibration, laboratory cleaning, inventory, inspections, and material handling.

Skills

Chemical handling

Lab equipment operation

Data collection

Energetics testing (preferred)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree with related experience

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 (Chemistry Lab)

Job Code: 45782

Job Location: Camden, Arkansas

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week (12PM-10:30PM)

Job Description

Performs a variety of duties in the mechanical and chemical areas of the laboratory. Assists in the design, construction, test, and check-out of test equipment. Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, diagnoses, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems. Works from specifications, operating or repair manuals, engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions. May work with complex instrumentation and computer systems. Operates related equipment; conducts tests, and reports data in prescribed format. Operates as a laboratory technician conducting analyses per prescribed test methods.

Essential Functions

• Handle, process, and mix chemicals.
• Sample and test raw materials, test propellants, test explosives.
• Prepare and collect test data.
• Perform mathematical calculations.
• Clean, assemble and dismantle test hardware, equipment, and apparatus.
• Perform laboratory support work such as instrument calibration, laboratory cleaning, inventory, inspections, and material handling.

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

• Knowledge of testing energetics a plus

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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