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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.

L3Harris Communication Systems Australia

Engineering Technician

Pinkenba, Brisbane

About the opportunity:

Located in Pinkenba, the L3Harris Integration and Sustainment Centre is a multi-faceted maintenance support entity that provides the L3Harris Communications Australia programs with through-life maintenance support. As a member of the Maintenance Team within this facility, this role is responsible for troubleshooting, problem-solving, and repair of Satellite Communication (SATCOM) systems, including Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSAT) and other commercial SATCOM products. Equipment is returned to the user in a timely manner in a serviceable condition. This role plays a vital part in sustaining mission-critical SATCOM systems that ensure seamless communication for national defence operations.

Responsibilities of the role include the following:

• Perform efficient and effective product diagnostics, repairs and testing, including RF, digital, and analogue circuits and networked devices, ensuring timely fault resolution to achieve the programs KPI’s. 
• Accurately capture and record data related to faults, diagnostic findings, solutions, and part consumption in ERP systems. 
• Provide feedback to management, engineers, and peers regarding diagnostics, processes, and tools. 
• Assist and coach peers to strengthen team capabilities and knowledge-sharing practices, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning. 
• Maintain quality standards through adherence to best practices, established processes, and relevant quality certifications. 
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation and security protocols in all work practices, proactively identifying potential risks and addressing them. 
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance efficiency, reduce equipment downtime, and improve service delivery. 
• Provide direct customer support for product diagnostics as required, including potential site visits. 

Skills and Qualifications:

Essential

• Minimum Certificate III in applicable Technical Trade.
• Proven experience and proficiency in:
  • Satellite Communications: Installing, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of associated systems.
  • RF, digital, and analogue circuit diagnostics to module level.
  • Understand, operate & use RF and electronic test equipment, including spectrum analysers, signal generators, power meters, oscilloscopes, multi-meters, cable & antenna testing equipment.
  • Reading and interpreting technical information, engineering drawings, and schematics.
  • Conducting technical analysis and effectively communicating findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Understanding of network, serial, and application layer communication protocols such as TCP/IP, Subnetting, RS-232, and SSH.

Desirable

• Diploma or higher relatable technical qualification with extensive experience.
• IPC Soldering Certification.
• Open Cablers Licence.
• Completion of the iDirect Government Remote Operators Commissioning Course (iROCC).

About us

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defence technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defence and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 48,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries

A few of our employee benefits are:

• 5 Weeks annual leave

• Flexible working hours and hybrid working where possible
• Flexible annual leave (buy & sell up to 2 weeks)
• Salary continuance insurance (SCI pays 75% of your base salary and bonus for up to 2 years)
• Discounted private health insurance
• Life & Total Permanent Disability Cover
• Novated Car Leasing

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.