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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.
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.
Job Description:
The Laser Technician (Manufacturing Technician C) works with other manufacturing employees on the installation, alignment, testing and operation of laser rangefinders and designators. This position works under general supervision in a production environment in support of production, repairs and as required engineering development. Assists as required in the development of build techniques in order to successfully transition new products from prototype to production.
Essential Functions:
Performs any combination of following tasks to assemble laser and laser system components, subassemblies, products, or systems: Reads work orders, follows production drawings, or receives verbal instructions regarding duties to be performed.
Positions and aligns parts in specified relationship to each other in jig, fixture, or other holding device.
Capable of assembling, alignment and testing of laser components, lasers and laser systems assemblies while under limited supervision.
Able to perform optical bonding, cleaning and inspection of laser units.
Performs optical inspections using inferometric equipment.
Records, analyzes, and interprets test data.
Makes recommendations for improvements in yield.
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.
Assists in setting up and verifying optical, electronic and environmental test equipment.
Assembles and tests optical, mechanical and electrical subassemblies.
Assembles mechanical parts and cooling systems.
Records, analyzes and interprets test data.
Completes optical bonding, cleaning and inspection of laser units.
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
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 working with Optics in a manufacturing environment.
4+ years' experience working with military grade lasers in a production environment.
4+ years' experience conducting testing, integration and diagnostics on optics / lasers.
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 all elements of laser resonator cavities.
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.
