Test Technician

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician C – Test Technician

Job Code:  33389

Job Location: Norfolk, VA

Schedule: 5/40 (Monday through Friday)

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.

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Test Technician to join our Norfolk, VA team. The manufacturing technician will conduct evaluation, diagnostic, integration and final acceptance testing of surface ship and sub-surface vessel electronic equipment using established procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Tests and troubleshoots complex Printed Wiring Assemblies, Subassemblies, Modules and Systems using Functional Test Procedures, Individual Acceptance Test Procedures, Technical Repair Standard Procedures, Quality Test Instructions, Return Acceptance Test Procedures, and Factory Acceptance Test Procedures.


• Identifies non-conforming material and initiates Material Discrepancy Reports.


• Programs and verifies programmable integrated circuits using approved procedures and Quality Assurance software.


• Troubleshoots problems to component level. Utilizes general testing equipment, which includes but is not limited to, oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, AC/DC clamp on ammeters, HI Pot testers, LCR meters, Automated Test Equipment, and custom-made test fixtures and test consoles.


• In the absence of established procedures, confers with Lead Test Technician, Supervisor Engineering Test – Mfg., or Sustaining Engineer.


• Identifies and initiates changes to test documents.


• Documents information for failure analysis and reporting using the Failure Reporting and Corrective Action System and Failure Analysis Reports.


• As required, supports Engineering for First Article testing and Qualification testing.


• As directed by management, tests and troubleshoots test equipment and custom-made Test Fixtures and Test Sets using available documentation.


• Performs other duties as assigned by Management.


• Able to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance.

Qualifications: 

• Candidate must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.


• Must be able to read, understand and accurately follow Engineering Orders, Quality procedures, Test procedures, and operating instructions.


• Must have a good working knowledge of basic analog and digital components and circuitry.


• Must be able to correctly analyze and interpret drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and specifications.

Preferred Additional Skills: 

• J-STD certification is preferred.


• High level of skill with MS Office (excel, word, etc.)

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