Why this role stands out
This on-site Assembly role at L3Harris offers the chance to hone your skills in fabricating and testing advanced cable assemblies, contributing to vital defense technology projects. You'll thrive here if you're detail-oriented and passionate about quality manufacturing, with a competitive salary range of $41,500 - $76,500. Apply to join a company dedicated to empowering employees and fostering professional growth.
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Job description
L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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.
Job Title: Assembly C (ASSC)
Job Location: Norfolk, VA
Job Schedule: 5-40
Job Description:
L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Assembler in Norfolk, VA. The assembler will use processes, drawings and technical data sheets to fabricate, test and assemble various components that make up a cable assembly utilizing copper, and Fiber Optic pathways.
Essential Functions:
- Perform tasks involving kitting of cable/connector parts, cutting cable to required lengths by drawing and inspecting assemblies at various stages of construction for conformance to drawings and standards.
- Termination of fiber optic cables
- Polishing of fiber ferrules using machine methods
- Testing of fiber optic cables to include insertion loss, return loss.
- Troubleshooting using optical time domain reflectometer
- Visual inspection using Fiber Optic Visual Inspection Systems (FOVIS)
- End-face inspection using Interferometer
- Perform consistent quality control checks
- Maintain detailed records of test data
- Setup and operate cable analyzers for Hipot testing
Qualifications:
- Requires fully proficient job knowledge/skills. Requires 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.
- Experience in the termination of fiber optic cables as well as proficiency in machine methods for polishing fiber ferrules.
- Strong understanding of fiber optic testing.
- Strong attention to detail in performing quality control checks and maintaining comprehensive and accurate records of test data.
- Familiarity with advanced cleaning methods and the ability to ensure a contaminant free environment.
- Ability to ensure fiber optic termination to meet industry and military standards and specifications are required.
- Works under limited supervision
- Knowledge of fiber optic test equipment
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Experience in building harnesses for equipment cabinets
- Experience with recording data
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Basic computer knowledge including Microsoft Office and Excel.
- Experience in building soldering and building cable assemblies
The salary range for this role in Virginia (outside of Greater D.C. area) is $41,500-76,500. 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.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
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