Laser Manufacturing Technician B

Job Title: Laser Manufacturing Technician B

Job Code: IMS20230806-102138

Job Location: Orlando, FL (onsite)

Schedule: 9/80

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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.

About L3Harris Technologies:

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

About L3Harris ILS:

L3Harris Imaging and Laser Systems, located in Orlando Florida and Hilton Head South Carolina is an established leader in Electro-optical laser systems for military defense applications. A trailblazer in designing and developing highly engineered, innovative solutions, L3Harris ILS is world renowned for its expertise in the areas of laser range finders and laser designators. ILS is engaged in the design, development, and manufacture of lasers from the basic formulation of the glass gain medium to highly sophisticated systems used in military vehicles on land, air and sea.

We offer competitive benefits, a 9/80 work schedule, and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals.

Job Description:

The Laser Technician (Manufacturing Technician B) works with other manufacturing employees on the installation, alignment, testing and operation of laser rangefinders and designators. This position works under general supervision in a production environment in support of production, repairs and as required engineering development. Assists as required in the development of build techniques in order to successfully transition new products from prototype to production.

Essential Functions:

• Performs any combination of following tasks to assemble laser and laser system components, subassemblies, products, or systems: Reads work orders, follows production drawings, or receives verbal instructions regarding duties to be performed.
• Positions and aligns parts in specified relationship to each other in jig, fixture, or other holding device.
• Capable of assembling, alignment and testing of laser components, lasers and laser systems assemblies while under limited supervision.
• Able to perform optical bonding, cleaning and inspection of laser units.
• Performs optical inspections using inferometric equipment.
• Records, analyzes, and interprets test data.
• Makes recommendations for improvements in yield.
• Coordinates with Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing to ensure a low-cost producible design and support the transition from Development to full rate production.
• Assists in setting up and verifying optical, electronic and environmental test equipment.
• Assembles and tests optical, mechanical and electrical subassemblies.
• Completes optical bonding, cleaning and inspection of laser units.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Associates Degree in Laser Electro-Optics from an accredited college or university; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• 2 working with Optics in a manufacturing enviroment.
• Must be a United States Citizen
• Able to work weekends and evenings as required to meet company objectives.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Fully capable of working with minimal supervision or direction.
• Thorough understanding of all elements of laser resonator cavities.