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Engineering Technician C

L3Harris


Job Location:

Carlsbad, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 62500 - 116500
Posted: 27 August 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 24 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 $62500 - $116500. 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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Required Experience:

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