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Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer

L3Harris
Palm Bay, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/3/2026

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.

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer

Job Code: 32484

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80 REG – Off Every Other Friday

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a talented Senior Specialist Manufacturing Engineer to support the manufacturing of Space Hardware and processes. The hardware produced at this location is complex, containing circuit card assemblies (CCAs), microelectronics assemblies, cable harnesses, and higher-level system assemblies. The person filling this position will focus on manufacturing engineer support and development for manufacturing various space complex hardware and RF applications. In-depth familiarity with all aspects of circuit card assembly design and fabrication will be highly beneficial in this position.

Essential Functions:

  • Direct support personnel in the day-to-day execution of manufacturing tasks on the production floor.
  • Provide technical expertise and support related to manufacturing
  • Develop and support new methods and processes to improve existing and new operations
  • Monitor defect trends, support and implement process improvements through root cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Support and lead teams to resolve the manufacturing production yield, quality, and reliability issues.
  • Monitor production processes for efficiency, throughput, and safety improvements.
  • Provide advanced technical support to solve problems through process improvements related to manufacturing products.
  • Interface with design and manufacturing engineers to ensure hardware producibility, developing build strategies.
  • Design and develop manufacturing and engineering tools, strategies, and systems.
  • Estimate manufacturing costs, determine time standards, and make recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines.
  • Read and understand Assembly Drawings.
  • Work interactively and effectively in a team environment.
  • Actively participate in Failure Review Board (FRB) investigations.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance upon hire.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in industrial, Mechanical, and or Manufacturing engineering.
  • Experience with soldering and working with delicate electronic components.
  • Working knowledge of IPC/J-STD, Space Addendum workmanship requirements.
  • Familiarity with production processes such as Lean Six Sigma, continuous improvement, SPC, and FMEA.
  • Proficiency with Control or similar MRP-based systems, and Aegis-based Manufacturing Execution Systems.
  • Excellence in solving problems as they occur, recommending and implementing improvements related to the production process.
  • Strong communication skills and writing ability skills
  • Ability to manage resources and multiple priorities while interacting with individuals at all levels within the organization and customers as required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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