Engineering Technician C
l3hhcm20
Carlsbad, CA, US, 92008
Posted Sep 11, 2026
- Other
- Engineering Services
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. LI-EK1