Enfield, Nova Scotia
1 day ago
Electronics Technician

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.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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.

9/80 work schedule available for most U.S. and Canada employees, effective October 24, 2022.

About your next Challenge as an Electronics Technician:

You will be responsible to regularly perform functions associated with avionics repair and overhaul (R&O) operations, including but not limited to:

Troubleshooting, adjusting, testing, and diagnosing the root cause(s) of avionics equipment failures reported by our customers’ end users;Operate related equipment; conduct tests, and report test data in prescribed formats.Use sophisticated programs and equipment perform final quality test and reporting on repaired customer parts, components, subassemblies, and top-level system assemblies.Repairing equipment, components, devices, or other failed systems.Working from schematics, operating, or repair manuals, engineering drawings and written or verbal instructions.

Periodically perform the following functions related to R&O or other special avionic system testing projects:

Determine and/or follow methods and sequence of operations in performing wiring, component installation, hand soldering and cable harnessing on units for repair purposes; and preparing prescribed compounds and solutions.Assist Engineering in developing methods and procedures in the R&O process.Work with engineers in conducting experiments and executing projects.Perform repair and alignment checks; make adjustments, modification, and replacements as directed.

Requirements:

Fully proficient support individual contributorwork under limited supervisionBe a resource to other employees in area of avionics testing and repairWhose task assignments will be moderately difficult requiring some judgmentWork under limited supervision.

Communication & Influence:

Communicates with contacts typically within and outside the department on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring explanation or interpretation to understand and reach agreement. May be a resource to other employees in areas of proficiency.

Innovation & Complexity:

Work may be structured within identified boundaries and procedures.Follows established processes to complete tasks.Identifies problems and issues in straightforward situations.Resolves most issues.

Organization Impact:

Works to achieve operational targets within job area which has moderate impact on the overall achievement of results for the team.Work is of moderate scope, typically on larger, task-related activities.

Education & Experience:

Requires fully proficient knowledge/skills in complex avionics/electronics system testing and repair;Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years Technical/Community College Certificate with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.

Additional Qualifications that are ‘Preferred’

Previous experience in the repair of military avionics/airborne systems including VHF/UHF radio communication systems; search radar system; imaging radar systems; CRT and AMLCD display systems; Link 11/16; and/or airborne flight instruments and control systems is preferred.Previous experience, qualification, certification, and/or endorsement in J-STD-001 is preferred.Previous experience, qualification, certification, and/or endorsement in IPC-620 is preferred.

Additional Qualifications that are considered ‘Assets’:

Experience working in the military as an AVS technician or for a defense contractor as an avionics test/repair technicianPrevious experience, qualification, certification and or endorsement in IPC-7711 & IPC-7721

Eligibility Criteria:

Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance;Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).

L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

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