Propulsion Lab Technician - Engineering, 2nd Shift

L3Harris Technologies; Orange (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an Engineering Technician B for our Culpeper, VA site. You will join a cross‑functional team to fabricate components and assemble them into advanced solid rocket systems, with production on a 2nd shift (10‑hour days, four days a week).

The role requires performing tests, mixing chemicals, data collection, and adherence to safety and procedures. Applicants must meet security requirements and have a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior manufacturing experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 0-2 years of prior manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tests, mix/cast chemicals and energetics, collect data, and operate equipment.
• Follow detailed work standards and safety protocols.
• Demonstrate proficiency in acquiring skills and performing work with specialization as required.
• Conduct laboratory procedures for chemical analysis with wet chemical techniques or analytical instruments.
• Perform laboratory procedures including mechanical testing, environmental exposure, combustion testing, hazard testing and propellant compatibility testing to evaluate the suitability of materials for specific product or process applications.
• Apply results for quality control purposes, process or product failure analysis or other forensic purposes, contamination analysis or for the understanding of results from engineering development activities.
• Mixing chemicals and energetics up to a large scale.
• Working with hand tools.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Safety protocols

Laboratory procedures

Hand tools

Security clearance

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an Engineering Technician B for our Culpeper, VA site. You will join a cross‑functional team to fabricate components and assemble them into advanced solid rocket systems, with production on a 2nd shift (10‑hour days, four days a week).

The role requires performing tests, mixing chemicals, data collection, and adherence to safety and procedures. Applicants must meet security requirements and have a valid driver's license.