Level 3 Communications, Inc

Engineering Technician C

Level 3 Communications, Inc$62K — $116K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent with 8+ years of experience, or an Associate's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience.
  • Ability to obtain TS/SCI Clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Execute fabrication, assembly, integration, testing, and inspection of photonic components according to detailed instructions.
  • Integrate commercial-off-the-shelf optical equipment following specific diagrams.
  • Assist with equipment calibration based on vendor or custom procedures.
  • Communicate with management to ensure project goals for cost, schedule, and quality are met.
  • Perform regular preventative maintenance according to documentation needs.
  • Maintain and operate systems for optical device fabrication like wire bonding and photomasking.
  • Ensure workspace cleanliness and organization.

Benefits

  • Health and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) matching.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Education assistance programs.
  • Parental leave.
  • Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Engineering Technician C

Job Code: 43279

Job Location: Carlsbad, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off.

Job Description:

L3Harris has an immediate need for a Photonics Technician to join our talented team and support our customers. We are seeking a technical professional to help build, integrate, and test photonic components into larger system assemblies. This is an on-site position supporting precision lab work at our Carlsbad, CA location.

Essential Functions:
  • 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 vender 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 a high standard for cleanliness, workspace organization, and reliability
  • Ability to obtain a TS/SCI Clearance


Qualifications:
  • 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


Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Active TS/SCI 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


In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $62,500 - $116,500. 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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