Engineering Technician
Pinkenba, Australia
Job ID 35754L3Harris 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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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
L3Harris Communication Systems is a world leader in ground tactical and airborne mission communication solutions and a global provider of ground based C4 systems and transportable SATCOM terminals. We are focused on delivering advanced systems to meet the needs of our customers, uniting multiple forms of communication together, and covering communication over air, ground, sea, and space.
As an Engineering Technician, you’ll diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair a broad range of digital and analogue radio assemblies to ensure our customers receive fully serviceable equipment on time. This hands-on role blends technical precision with problem-solving, working both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic maintenance environment.
What the role will involve
The responsibilities of your role will include the following:
- Carry out efficient and precise product diagnostics across RF, digital, and analogue circuits.
- Accurately collect and record diagnostic data and findings.
- Provide feedback to management and engineering teams to enhance diagnostic processes and tools.
- Mentor and assist test station operators and peers to strengthen team capability.
- Uphold quality standards and compliance with Health and Safety legislation.
- Deliver customer-facing support, including diagnostic services to end users.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and contribute to weekly operational reporting.
What you’ll bring
To succeed in this role, you’ll need the following experience and skills:
- Current Australian NV1 Security Clearance as a minimum or ability to obtain.
- Minimum Certificate III in an applicable technical trade.
- High attention to detail and problem-solving capability.
- Strong teamwork, coaching, and continuous improvement mindset.
- Proactive ownership of tasks, with ability to lead problem resolution and drive quality.
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.
A few of our employee benefits are:
- Flexible working hours and patterns depending on location
- Discounted private health insurance
- Company supported professional development programs
- Retail Reward programs
Important to know
Due to the nature of our work many our roles require an Australian citizenship and will require the successful candidate to successfully apply and hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance and/or be assessed to work with ITAR information. Please answer the pre-screening questions upon applying for this assessment.
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.