Title:  Manufacturing Technician D 1

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician D

Job Code: 23817

Job Location: Orlando, FL

Schedule: 9/80

About L3Harris ILS:

L3Harris Imaging and Laser Systems, located in Orlando Florida and Hilton Head South Carolina is an established leader in Electro-optical laser systems for military defense applications. A trailblazer in designing and developing highly engineered, innovative solutions, L3Harris ILS is world renowned for its expertise in the areas of laser range finders and laser designators. ILS is engaged in the design, development, and manufacture of lasers from the basic formulation of the glass gain medium to highly sophisticated systems used in military vehicles on land, air and sea. 

We offer competitive benefits, an alternative 9/80 work schedule, and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals. 

About L3Harris Technologies:

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Description:

The Manufactuting Technician D works with other manufacturing employees testing, programming, diagnosing, and repairing electronic components and systems, specifically for laser rangefinder and designator applications. This role requires a deep understanding of laser technology, electronic principles, and precision testing methodologies. The ideal candidate will have experience working with laser rangefinders, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate effectrively with engineering and production teams to ensure the highest standard of product performance and reliability. This position works under general supervision in a production environment in support of production, repairs, and engineering development as required.

Essential Functions:

• Performs any combination of following tasks to test electronics components, subassemblies, products, or systems: Reads work orders, follows production drawings, or receives verbal instructions regarding duties to be performed.
• Familiar with in circuit programming of FPGAs and microprocessors such as but not limited to, Xilinx, Intel, Microsemi, Microchip, TI - using JTAG or vendor’s tool.
• Able to read schematics, circuit card assembly drawings (CCA) and system wiring diagrams for troubleshooting.
• Proficent in using equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Power Supplies, Digital-Multimeters (DMM), freqency counters, and pulse generators.
• Ability to solder SMD components such as 0805s or smaller, ICs or similar devices for potential CCA rework / repair . (J-STD-001 certification preferred.)
• Strong troubleshooting skills utilizing circuit theory and understanding of electrical components, including passives, MOSFETs, diodes, and similar devices.
• Coordinates with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to ensure a low-cost producible design and support the transition from Development to full rate production.

• Records, analyzes, and interprets test data; makes recommendations for improvements in yield.
• Able to mentor and train junior level technicians.
• General knowledge of laser resonators and laser electronics.
• Builds wiring harness, solders and performs PCB assembly of electrical and electro-optical subassemblies.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must be a United States Citizen
• Requires highly developed job knowledge/skills. 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.
• 4+ years’ experience working with military grade laser electronics in a production environment.
• 4+ years’ experience conducting testing, integration, diagnostics, and troubleshooting on laser electronics
• 4+ years’ experience in electrical / mechanical assembly
• Able to work weekends and evenings as required to meet company objectives.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Fully capable of working with minimal supervision or direction.
• Thorough understanding of laser designators and rangefinders.
• J-STD-001 Class 3 Certification.