Job Title: Test Technician Mechanic

Job Code: 13629

Job Location: Redmond, Washington

Job Schedule: 4/10, Monday thru Thursday, 6:45 AM to 5:15 PM

Job Description:

The Mechanic technician position supports rocket engine hot-fire tests, working with a small team including an instrumentation technician and a test engineer. Mechanics handle thrusters, prepare and operate the propellant feed systems, operate vacuum chamber systems, as well as performing maintenance, fabrication, and repair on various mechanical systems.

Essential Functions:

• Read, understand, and comply with written work instructions.

• Cutting, bending, and flaring stainless steel tubing. Selecting and installing appropriate fittings such as AN, Swagelok, Cajon, and others.

• Installing pressure sensors, mass flow meters, as well as various types of solenoid and hand valves in propellant feed systems.

• Preparing liquid and gas samples for chemical and particulate analysis.

• Loading liquid propellants from drums into feed system run tanks.

• Perform rocket engine hot fire tests in accordance with documented specifications and requirements. Monitoring propellant feed system, vacuum system, and all mechanical systems during hot fire.

• Maintain and rebuild various different types of valves and actuators.

• Maintain, repair, and rebuild various types of heavy machinery such as large vacuum pumps and cooling towers.

• Take part in training exercises as a member of our hazardous response team.

• Obtain a Respirator clearance up to and including the Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Level A clearance.

  Qualifications:

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior experience in a highly technical and mechanical environment or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior experience in a highly technical and mechanical environment.

  Preferred Additional Skils:

• Associate's degree in a related discipline.

• Experience working around hazardous materials or environments. This role requires participation in our Emergency Response Team and respirator certification.

• Ability to perform fine hand work involving good visual acuity, dexterity, and hand eye coordination.

• Welding, machining, and hazardous material handling experience.

• Qualifications as a licensed Airframe & Power Plant mechanic.

  In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $23.38/hr - $43.51/hr. 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 Affirmative Action/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.