Title:  Engineering Technician D

Job Title: Photonics Engineering Technician
Job Code: 32548
Job Location: Carlsbad, CA
Job Schedule: 9/80, 1st Shift
 
Job Description:  L3Harris has an immediate need for a Photonics Technician to join our talented team and support our customers. We are seeking a technical professional to help build, integrate, and test photonic components into larger system assemblies. This is an on-site position supporting precision lab work at our Carlsbad, CA location. We look forward to reviewing your application!
 
Essential Functions:  
•    Execute fabrication, assembly, integration, test, or inspection processes in accordance with detailed work instructions and drawings, such as:
o    Optical Fiber Splicing and Recoating
o    Fabrication, assembly, and inspection of photonic circuits
o    Mechanical Builds and Assemblies 
o    Metal Soldering
o    Microscopy and Profilometry
•    Integration of COTS optical equipment (power meters & monitoring equipment, optical laser sources, etc.) per detailed architecture block diagrams and wiring diagrams
•    Assistance with equipment calibration in accordance with vender or custom calibration procedures
•    Communicate regularly with management to ensure team is meeting expectations for cost, schedule, and quality.
•    Ensure preventative maintenance is performed regularly in accordance with documentation. 
•    Maintain and operate wire bonding, photomasking, epoxy application, and other systems commonly used for optical device fabrication.
•    Maintain a high standard for cleanliness, workspace organization, and reliability.

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.
•    Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance

Preferred Additional Skills: 
•    Active TS/SCI clearance
•    Experience with optical fiber handling, components, terminations, and measurements 
•    Experience with machining parts with standard tooling and shop equipment 
•    Experience with alignment, testing, and inspection of precision optical systems
•    Experience with optical microscopy and metrology

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $36.06 - $66.83. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.