Photonics Engineering Technician
L3Harris Technologies
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Palm Bay • Florida • United States
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About the role
- Execute fabrication, assembly, integration, test, or inspection processes in accordance with detailed work instructions and drawings, such as: Optical Fiber Splicing and Recoating, Fabrication, assembly, and inspection of photonic circuits, Mechanical Builds and Assemblies, Metal Soldering, Microscopy and Profilometry.
- Integration of COTS optical equipment (power meters & monitoring equipment, optical laser sources, etc.) per detailed architecture block diagrams and wiring diagrams.
- Assistance with equipment calibration in accordance with vendor or custom calibration procedures.
- Communicate regularly with management to ensure team is meeting expectations for cost, schedule, and quality.
- Ensure preventative maintenance is performed regularly in accordance with documentation.
- Maintain and operate wire bonding, photomasking, epoxy application, and other systems commonly used for optical device fabrication.
- Maintain high standards for cleanliness, workspace organization, and reliability.
Requirements
- Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
- Active Top Secret/SCI with Poly clearance.
- Preferred Additional Skills:
- Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly clearance.
- Experience with optical fiber handling, components, terminations, and measurements.
- Experience with machining parts with standard tooling and shop equipment.
- Experience with alignment, testing, and inspection of precision optical systems.
- Experience with optical microscopy and metrology.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Optical Fiber SplicingFabricationAssemblyInspectionMechanical BuildsMetal SolderingMicroscopyProfilometryEquipment CalibrationOptical System Testing
Soft Skills
CommunicationTeam CollaborationOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailQuality Assurance
Certifications
High School DiplomaAssociates DegreeTop Secret/SCI ClearanceCI Poly Clearance