Brisbane, Queensland
3 days ago
RF Technician

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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.

About the role

Supporting exciting new growth in production at the L3Harris Centre of Excellence for Electronic Warfare in Australia, this position will report to the Technician Team Leader and work in a team responsible for the manufacture, testing, tuning, integration and sustainment of EW components and systems using radio frequency (RF) and photonic technology. 

What the role will involve

Some responsibilities of your role will include the following:

Completes manufacturing, testing, tuning and integration of electronic CCA's, modules and systems following methods, procedures, standards, and operations sequences.Efficient and effective product testing and tuning comprising RF, digital and analogue circuits.Accurate data collection associated with test and tune findings and solutions.Provide feedback to management, engineers and peers regarding testing, processes and tools.Ensure quality standards are maintained through best practice.To comply with all Health and Safety legislation, policies and procedures.Supports root cause analysis of failed electronic components and recommends corrective actions.Performs continuous improvement projects targeting waste affecting product quality, cost, and schedule or other items of value to the business.

What you’ll bring

The role requires the following experience and skills:

Advanced Diploma in Engineering or ElectronicsTechnical trade in electronics or equivalentIPC-A-610 or equivalent MIL-STD certificationManual dexterityPrecise motor skillsAbility to perform work under a microscopeAbility to read technical instructions and drawingsAbility to use computers to locate and view documentsGood oral and written communication skillsAccuracy, thoroughness, persistence and attention to detailAbility to handle small and delicate partsGood time management skillsAbility to work on a rotating roster 24/5 (desirable)

About L3Harris Australia

L3Harris Australia excels as a prime defence contractor, providing integrated tech solutions for over four decades. Specialising in technology that connects and shapes operations spanning multiple domains: space, air, land, sea, cyber and first responders. Today, we employ over 500 professionals in all major cities who understand the region’s unique requirements.

L3Harris in Eight Mile Plains is The Centre of Excellence for Electronic Warfare and is home to world-leading design, manufacture and integration expertise and the sustainment of high-reliability electronic warfare components. Our highly skilled workforce design and develop Australia’s sovereign defence capabilities such as the next-generation space, airborne and cyber capabilities for the Australian warfighter.

A few of our employee benefits are:

An additional week of leave per annum plus the option to buy or sell up to 2 weeks additional annual leave.Salary continuance insurance (SCI pays 75% of your base salary and bonus for up to 2 years)Flexible working hours and patterns depending on locationDiscounted private health insuranceLife & Total Permanent Disability CoverNovated Car LeasingCompany supported professional development programsCompany paid parkingRetail Reward programsHalf day Friday's

Important to know

Due to the nature of our work many our roles require an Australian nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet eligibility.

Eligibility and clearance process information can be found at;

https://www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances/about/overview

L3Harris respectfully requests no agency submissions at this time.

As an equal opportunities employer, L3Harris is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

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