2nd Shift Precision Optical & ElectroMechanical Technician (10 Shift Differential)

Job Title: 2nd Shift Precision Optical & ElectroMechanical Technician (10% Shift Differential)

Job Code: 36834

Job Location: Wilmington MA

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

This position plays a critical role in the building and delivery of our worldclass spacebased telescopes. As a lowvolume highmix manufacturer operating much like an advanced development organization we rely on team members who bring strong critical thinking exceptional handson capability and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges.

In this role you will work closely with a crossfunctional team of manufacturing engineers design engineers and program managers to assemble test and deliver precision optical and electromechanical hardware for space applications. Because much of our work involves firsttime builds and evolving documentation were looking for someone who excels in dynamic developmentdriven environments where curiosity adaptability and technical rigor are essential.

This position is part of the L3Harris Imaging Division site in Wilmington MA which has produced and continues to produce optical equipment for many customers both commercial and government including NASA. One of the many NASA space exploration programs that this business supported was NASAs New Horizons spacecraft ( Imaging Division Wilmington designed and built the telescope that flew on this spacecraft and took the first close pictures of Pluto and several of the outer planets moons. There are many other interesting programs that this business has supported and continues supporting!

Essential Functions:

• Work under moderate supervision while setting clear objectives and priorities within your job area.
• Meet operational targets including schedule adherence quality requirements and cost expectations.
• Influence decisions related to assigned projects by applying technical judgment and buildfloor insights.
• Read understand and follow build documentationincluding drawings schematics CAD references and written or verbal instructionsto complete tasks compliant with program and company standards.
• Perform handson assembly and test work across electronic mechanical electromechanical and optical domains.
• Construct calibrate adjust troubleshoot and maintain components devices systems and related equipment as required by the program.
• Conduct alignment checks perform calibration activities and make modifications or replacements following engineering direction.
• Prepare or work with required compounds adhesives and solutions as part of precision assembly processes.
• Operate test equipment execute prescribed tests gather performance data and document results in the required formats.
• Support the build of complex prototypes and firstarticle hardware contributing to continual improvement of processes and documentation.
• May be required to learn Precision Cleaning (space grade cleaning) or Painting.
• This position will require training on 1st shift hours for approximately the first 4 weeks prior to starting second shift hours.

Qualifications:

• Requires fully proficient job knowledge/skills. Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Optical assembly experience.
• R&D lab experience.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing Principles.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements the salary range for this role in Massachusetts is $62500 - $116500. 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.

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