Engineering Technician - Cable

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L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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 - Cables

Job Code: 29347

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

During its 130-year history, L3Harris has transformed communications and information technology. Harris is a proven leader in tactical communications, geospatial systems and services, air traffic management, environmental solutions, avionics and electronic warfare, and space and intelligence. From ocean to orbit and everywhere in between, we provide mission-critical solutions to connect, inform and protect the world.

On the L3Harris team, your job is to secure the world. We don't work here just for the advanced technology and equipment: we work here because we know what - and who - we're protecting! From families to the intelligence community, and from our climate to our men and women in uniform - we're making the world a safer place!

Essential Functions:

• Apply advanced knowledge and understanding of engineering terminology, industry standards, and technical specifications to accurately interpret and execute manufacturing requirements.
• Perform assembly operations on Cable Harnesses, CCAs (Circuit Card Assemblies) and sub-assemblies in support of high-performance, high-reliability programs within a development manufacturing environment.
• Build and integrate complex wiring harnesses and CCAs using engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and related documentation.
• Establish and follow effective methods and sequences of operations to ensure precision and quality in all builds.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to develop and refine written and paperless work instructions, including rework procedures.
• Execute complex rework independently, maintaining compliance with engineering and quality standards.
• Demonstrate adaptability by supporting overtime requirements, working across multiple locations, and adjusting to shifting program priorities.

Qualifications:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent with 0 to 3 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Working knowledge of the following certifications: J-STD-001, IPC-610, IPC-620, NASA 8739.1 & 8739.4, ESD, Hi-Rel, and FOD control.
• Skilled in high-reliability soldering techniques (per IPC J-STD-001 and NASA-STD-8739.3/4).
• Proficient in precision crimping, connectorization, and termination of contacts per NASA and IPC standards.
• Ability to apply proper shielding, grounding, and EMI/RFI mitigation techniques.
• Experience with conformal coating, potting compounds, and protective finishes for cable assemblies.
• Skilled in cable routing, lacing, and strain relief to meet structural and environmental requirements.
• Experience in an Engineering development environment.
• Experience working in Cable Harness and CCA Manufacturing.

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.

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