Engineering Technician D (Prototype Assembly Lab)

L3Harris Technologies; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, FL seeks an Engineering Technician D for prototype assembly in a hands-on laboratory environment. You will support electronics builds, cables, and CCAs while providing design/process feedback.

Responsibilities include leading SMT and harness assembly, interpreting drawings, and contributing to quick-learning iterations. Strong lab experience, autonomy, and precision are required; security clearances may apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 8 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's Degree with 4 years of experience.
• Hands-on electronics troubleshooting in a lab environment; ability to work autonomously.
• Experience with microscopy, X-ray inspection, cross-sectioning, decapsulation, or fault isolation.
• Excellent manual dexterity and microscope-based working capability.
• Ability to collaborate in a small lab and follow procedures; MS Office proficiency.
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, if required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering to communicate issues, draft procedures, and review designs to meet deadlines.
• Work in a dynamic rapid development lab, supporting prototype and first article builds.
• Lead assembly tasks including SMT and harness/cable builds with tight tolerances.
• Interpret sketches, schematics, wiring diagrams, and work instructions.
• Contribute to process improvements and update drawings, BOMs, and change orders.
• Conduct hardware kit verification and perform hand soldering of SMT, through-hole, and fine-pitch parts.

Skills

Autonomy

Manual dexterity

Technical troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Laboratory environment experience

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree

Tools

Pick and place machine

Microscopy

X-ray inspection

Soldering equipment

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 D (Prototype Assembly Lab)

Job Code: 42900

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Job Description

L3Harris is seeking a self-directed, experienced Engineering Technician D to assist in the prototype and development of electronic hardware builds in a hands-on engineering laboratory. This position focuses on supporting prototype, first article, and low volume manufacturing of communications-based hardware, including cables and Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs). The role includes providing feedback on design and process improvements through cycles of rapid learning and development.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate closely with other engineering disciplines to communicate issues, draft technical procedures, and review designs within specified areas to meet project and program deadlines.
• Operate in a dynamic and interactive team environment within a rapid development laboratory.
• Independently perform and lead various assembly tasks, including surface mount technology using a pick and place machine or harness and cable builds, ensuring adherence to required tolerances and customer specifications.
• Interpret and follow moderately complex sketches, schematics, drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and provide feedback on assembly drawings, BOMs, engineering change orders, process control instructions, and detailed work instructions.
• Conduct hardware kit verification.
• Perform hand soldering of surface-mount technology (SMT), through-hole, and fine-pitch components.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 8 years of prior relevant experience, or 2 years post-secondary/Associate's Degree with 4 years of prior related experience.
• Highly developed job knowledge and hands-on experience in laboratory-based electronics troubleshooting and failure analysis.
• Experience with one or more of the following: microscopy, X-ray inspection, cross-sectioning, decapsulation, semiconductor deprocessing, or fault isolation techniques.
• Ability to work autonomously and apply judgment within established procedures.
• Excellent manual dexterity and microscope-based working capability.
• Experience collaborating in a small lab environment.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph, if required.

Preferred Additional Skills

• JSTD 001 solder and rework certification.
• IPC 610A certification.
• IPC 620 certification.
• Active TS/SCI clearance

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.