Title:  Engineering Technician

About the role

L3Harris Communication Systems is a world leader in ground tactical and airborne mission communication solutions and a global provider of ground based C4 systems and transportable SATCOM terminals. We are focused on delivering advanced systems to meet the needs of our customers, uniting multiple forms of communication together, and covering communication over air, ground, sea, and space.

As an Engineering Technician, you’ll diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair a broad range of digital and analogue radio assemblies to ensure our customers receive fully serviceable equipment on time. This hands-on role blends technical precision with problem-solving, working both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic maintenance environment.

What the role will involve

The responsibilities of your role will include the following:

• Carry out efficient and precise product diagnostics across RF, digital, and analogue circuits.
• Accurately collect and record diagnostic data and findings.
• Provide feedback to management and engineering teams to enhance diagnostic processes and tools.
• Mentor and assist test station operators and peers to strengthen team capability.
• Uphold quality standards and compliance with Health and Safety legislation.
• Deliver customer-facing support, including diagnostic services to end users.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and contribute to weekly operational reporting.

What you’ll bring

To succeed in this role, you’ll need the following experience and skills:

• Current Australian NV1 Security Clearance as a minimum or ability to obtain.
• Minimum Certificate III in an applicable technical trade.
• High attention to detail and problem-solving capability.
• Strong teamwork, coaching, and continuous improvement mindset.
• Proactive ownership of tasks, with ability to lead problem resolution and drive quality.

About L3Harris Australia

L3Harris Australia excels as a prime defence contractor, providing integrated tech solutions for over four decades. Specialising in technology that connects and shapes operations spanning multiple domains: space, air, land, sea, cyber and first responders. Today, we employ over 500 professionals in all major cities who understand the region’s unique requirements.

A few of our employee benefits are:

• Flexible working hours and patterns depending on location
• Discounted private health insurance
• Company supported professional development programs
• Retail Reward programs

Important to know

Due to the nature of our work many our roles require an Australian citizenship and will require the successful candidate to successfully apply and hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance and/or be assessed to work with ITAR information.  Please answer the pre-screening questions upon applying for this assessment.