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:

• Associates 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.