Engineering Technician D – VA

Job Title: Engineering Technician- Photonics

Job Code: 16942

Job Location: Chantilly, VA

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)

Job Description:

Due to substantial growth in our business L3Harris has an immediate need for an Optical Engineer. We are seeking an advanced professional with practical knowledge of the photonics area.

This key role will provide technical insight for our existing technologies and develop new technologies to capture and lead new programs with our military, government, and commercial customers.

Assemble small optical, electrical, mechanical assemblies

Operate standard electrical and optical laboratory test equipment such as light sources, power supplies and optical spectrum analyzers

Operate custom benchtop automated machinery for fastening and adhering small assemblies

Provide input and conduct tests plans consistent with product requirements

Inspect, troubleshoot and carryout engineering experiments to resolve development challenges

Perform calibration, burn-in and alignment checks on equipment and tools

Work with engineering to evaluate and implement process improvements

Work from verbal or written instructions

Maintain high standard of quality and apply skills consistent with operating procedures and standards

Essential Functions:

Build, align and qualify precision opto-mechanical assemblies and systems

Disassemble and re-assemble, align and qualify subassemblies and systems down to piece-part level

Inspect optical components for damage

Clean UV optical components, such as mirrors, beam splitters, polarizers, wave plates, and lenses

De-bond and re-mount optical components in lens cells

Conduct calibration and burn-in tests on optical systems

Prepare and follow engineering work order flow tags and prepare acceptance testing procedures

Work with quality control to validate hardware components and assemblies

Maintains equipment and tool calibration

Works with engineering to evaluate and implement process improvements

Ensures proper operation of equipment by performing scheduled preventative maintenance.

Etching fiber very percicely for integration into photonic systems

Manage lab that contains hazardous material

Works under limited supervision

May be a resource to other employees in areas of product expertise

Work may be structured within identified boundaries and procedures

Has the ability to follow established processes to complete tasks

Identifies problems and issues in straightforward situations and resolves most issues

Qualifications:

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.

3 years experience with assembly, dissasembly, and test of mechanical, electro-mechanical, or optical equipment

Previous or current experience operating precision hand tools such as micrometers and calipers is required

Ability to obtain a TS/SCI Security Clearance is required

Preferred Additional Skills:

Understanding of basic shop math such as ratios, graphs, algebra, and basic geometry

Experience with Microsoft Office and computer proficient

Class 3 soldering skills on small complex circuit boards is desireable

experience working with free space optics and fiber optics in laboratory settings is desireable

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.