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Engineering Technician D (TS/SCI w Poly)

L3Harris · Palm Bay, FL

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Experience asked
6+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
28 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at L3Harris (aerospace & defense) in Palm Bay, FL. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the.

They ask for
6+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names
Painting / coating, MES

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer roles in Florida: typical posted base $71k–$131k.

Median of the low and high ends of 27 live postings that list pay, out of 92 manufacturing engineer openings in Florida, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 91 other live manufacturing postings in Florida.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $71k–$131k, from 27 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (6+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Lean 43%
  • Tooling 42%
  • Root cause 32%
  • Machining 30%
  • Six Sigma 29%
  • New product launch 29%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Painting / coating, MES, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 6+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: L3Harris in Palm Bay

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Full description from L3HarrisAs posted on their careers site.Show

Essential Functions

  • ◆Perform fabrication, assembly, integration, testing, and inspection activities in accordance with detailed work instructions, drawings, and process travelers.
  • ◆Execute tasks including optical fiber splicing and recoating, photonic circuit assembly and inspection, mechanical subassembly builds, metal soldering, microscopy, and profilometry.
  • ◆Integrate COTS optical and electrical instrumentation such as laser sources, power meters, and monitoring equipment using wiring diagrams and system block diagrams.
  • ◆Assist with equipment calibration and routine equipment checks in alignment with vendor or internal procedures.
  • ◆Accurately document work performed, capture test data, and communicate status or issues to engineering and supervision.
  • ◆Maintain adherence to high‑reliability handling, ESD, cleanliness, and safety protocols.
  • ◆Operate and maintain optical device fabrication equipment (e.g., wire bonders, photomasking tools, epoxy systems) following required training.
  • ◆Apply working knowledge of engineering processes to identify issues in straightforward situations and recommend improvements.
  • ◆Interpret and execute technical procedures, drawings, and specifications with minimal oversight.

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.
  • ✓Ability to work on‑site full‑time in a classified lab environment.
  • ✓Active Top Secret/SCI with Poly clearance

requirements

for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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 D (Palm Bay) (TS/SCI w Poly)

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL (On-site)

Job Schedule: 9/80 REG

Job Description

L3Harris has an immediate opportunity for an Engineering Technician to support the build, assembly, integration, and test of photonic and electro optic hardware for critical national security programs. We are seeking a hands on technical professional with experience in precision assembly, test, or fabrication who can follow detailed technical documentation and work with limited supervision.

Candidates from electronics, mechanical, optical, or related technical fields are encouraged to apply. Experience with engineering drawings, laboratory or manufacturing equipment, and precision tools is highly transferable. Photonics specific experience is a plus but not required—comprehensive on the job training will be provided to develop fiber handling, optical alignment, and specialized testing skills.

Preferred Additional Skills

  • +Demonstrated ability to follow detailed technical instructions and perform precision hands‑on work.
  • +Experience in an optical laboratory or classified hardware environment.
  • +Familiarity with fiber management, optical terminations, or optical alignment.
  • +Basic understanding of electronics and use of measurement tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies).
  • +Experience with mechanical assembly, torqueing, bonding, adhesives, or precision alignment work.
  • +Experience capturing data, documenting work, or using digital workflow systems (MES, JIRA, or similar).
  • +Demonstrated consistency and attention to detail in repetitive, precision‑based tasks.
  • +Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams.

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