Engineering Technician (Electrical/Mechanical Installs)

L3Harris; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Active Secret or Top-Secret Clearance

Forklift certification

Leadership experience

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an Engineering Technician C to support aircraft electrical assembly and install work in Waco, TX. The role involves reading drawings, wiring, and testing systems on aircraft and transportation equipment, with cross-training in mechanical installs.

The position requires US citizenship, a high school diploma with six years of relevant experience (or an associate degree with two years), and the ability to obtain security clearances.

Qualifications

• Six years of aircraft electrical assembly experience with a high school diploma.
• Associate degree with two years of aircraft electrical assembly experience.
• Other technical training and/or military courses will be considered.
• U.S. citizenship is required for access to security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical and mechanical installations on aircraft and related systems.
• Coordinate between engineering, quality and other departments.
• Lead small projects and work as part of a team or individually.
• Test and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues.
• Read, interpret and apply technical drawings and maintenance manuals.
• Ensure compliance with industry-quality standards and safety practices.
• Operate tools necessary to perform job functions and obtain forklift certification as needed.
• Be willing to work overtime and travel up to 20%, including some weekends.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Clear communication

Leadership experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent + 6 years experience

Associate's degree + 2 years experience

Tools

Forklift operation

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: 40471

Job Location: Waco, TX (On-Site)

Job Schedule: 1st Shift 4/10 M-Th

Job Description:

The Engineering Technician will be responsible for electrical assembly and installation on aircraft. This includes layouts, fabrication, and installing electrical wiring and coaxial cable on aircraft, vehicles or transportation equipment in accordance with drawings, technical manuals or other written instructions.

Essential Functions:

• Performing electrical installations and mechanical installs on aircraft.
• Coordination between different departments such as engineering and quality.
• Leading small projects, working both as a team and individually.
• Testing and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand technical drawings and aircraft maintenance manuals.
• Applying general industry standards on quality expectations.
• General aircraft electrical systems knowledge and assembly principles and techniques.
• Use of tools required to perform this job function.
• Candidates will be cross trained in both Mechanical Assembly and Electrical Installs.
• Obtain and maintain a certification to operate vehicles such as forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• This position will require some overtime work that could be any shift, and some weekends.
• Willing and able to travel as required up to 20%.
• Familiar with MS Office Suite.
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written.
• Ability to work in tight spaces onboard an aircraft.
• Subject to FAA requirements and random substance abuse screenings.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top-Secret with SCI Clearance.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with six (6) years of aircraft electrical assembly and install experience.
• 2 years post-Secondary/associate’s degree with two (2) years of aircraft electrical assembly and install experience.
• Other technical training and/or military courses will be considered.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active Secret or Top-Secret Clearance.
• Forklift certification.
• Leadership experience.

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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please see the E-Verify Poster in English (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) or Spanish (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf). For information regarding your Right To Work, please see the following documents: English (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) or Spanish (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf).