Engineering Technician

Company: L3Harris Technologies
Location: Fort Wayne
Posted on: January 27, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Engineering Technician / Thermal Vacuum Chamber SpecialistJob Code: 19108Job Location: Ft. Wayne, IN -Job Description: L3Harris is seeking a Thermal Vacuum specialist to support TVAC chambers and related equipment for critical spaceflight hardware space simulation testing. - Individual would work with a team to perform TPMs, repairs, assembly, integration and testing of thermal vacuum equipment to support high reliably space hardware assemblies of moderate to high complexity. Candidate is required to have a strong foundation in TVAC engineering concepts, principles, theories, and techniques needed to deliver thoroughly tested aerospace products, equipment, and systems. -Essential Functions:

• Support all L3Harris thermal vacuum and space simulation testing operations, including setup and execution of thermal vacuum tests, vacuum bake out, and equipment PM/TPM on high vacuum pumps and chambers in between tests.
• Maintain test thermal vacuum chamber systems that utilize Helium (He) and Liquid Nitrogen (LN2) cooling mechanism.
  • Prepare the thermal vacuum test environment; setup, installation, and operation of test sensors including accelerometers, thermocouples, residual gas analyzer (RGA), Thermal Quartz Crystal Microbalance (TQCM/CQCM).
    • Coordinate with design engineers, quality control, manufacturing engineers and other disciplines to resolve issues, meet schedule and improve throughput.
    • Adhere to strict spaceflight test standards and execute the Test Procedures, document results, generate test reports, and create/manage electronic test data.
    • Coordinate or direct some junior staff and perform limited leadership responsibilities with ability to lead cross functional teams of two or more individuals.
    • Ability to train test technicians in thermal vacuum concepts, safety and proper testing protocols.
    • Contribute to L3Harris process development and improvement, and problem resolution. -
    • Travel to L3Harris and/or Customer sites as required for customer product post-delivery thermal vacuum support activities.
    • Overtime will be required frequently to support customer product TVAC testing.
    • Work non-standard shifts or on-call support as required during specific test activities. -Qualifications:
      • 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.
      • Candidate is required to have a strong foundation in thermal vacuum chamber and associated equipment theory and operation.
      • Ability to obtain work in confined spaces or a clean room environment for long periods of time (> 2 hours).
      • Ability to work holidays, weekends and do occasional overnight travel; work may include shift work. -
      • Ability to travel up to 30%.
      • Able to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance. -Preferred Additional Skills:
        • Certifications using industry TVAC equipment.
        • Experience working with a variety of electrical and/or mechanical assemblies and equipment within the Space or Aerospace industry.
        • Hands-on experience using a variety of hand tools including use of specialized tools. e.g. torque wrenches, micrometers, and calipers.
        • Experience with written process and procedure protocol.
        • Experience with bench-top testing of electrical/mechanical assemblies.
        • Experience with ESD safeguards and contamination control.
        • Experience working with computer systems and their use with test equipment operation; DVM, O'scope, DSA, Power Supplies etc.
        • Experience with Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) with certification.
        • Embodies strong professional work ethic, self-motivation and a high attention to detail.#LI-TP1 -

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