Engineering Tech C - NY

Job Title

Engineering Technician C (Aerospace Vacuum Testing)

37329

Rochester, NY

9/80 Regular – A, B, and C Shift During Testing

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Harris Technologies, in Rochester, NY, is looking for an Engineering Technician to specialize in aerospace environmental testing. Responsibilities will include operation, maintenance, and modification of thermal vacuum test chambers used in the assembly, integration, alignment, and testing of aerospace hardware. The candidate will provide support for customer product testing and will also be expected to work on infrastructure improvement projects, updating and improving operational equipment and data monitoring systems.

• Support test configuration, execution, and de‑configuration activities.
• Provide 24/7 shift coverage during testing.
• Configure vacuum chambers to meet program requirements, both electrical and mechanical.
• Monitor and operate chamber controls and overall chamber environment during product testing.
• Set up, operate, and monitor computers, chamber telemetry systems, data acquisition, manually record data, and maintain detailed test logbooks.
• Troubleshoot chamber and related equipment in the event of an issue during test.
• Participate in design reviews and test readiness reviews.
• Conduct continuous improvement of processes.
• Read, follow, and sign off manufacturing work instructions, shop orders, and test procedures.
• Execute mechanical/electrical repairs and complete preventative maintenance of vacuum chamber systems.
• Set up, maintain, and operate electronic test equipment (volt meters, thermocouple meters, data loggers, temperature and humidity sensors).
• Collaborate with assembly personnel, engineers, and other test technicians in a team environment.

• Extended shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Work various shifts for extended periods, generally 3+ months.
• Ability to work in a SCIF and clean room environment.

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience, or an Associate’s Degree with at least 2 years of prior related experience.
• Professional experience with mechanical and/or electrical repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Experience with PC and Microsoft Product operations.
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Ability to obtain required government security clearance upon hire.

• Active TS/SCI security clearance highly preferred.
• Experience with cryo pumps, cryo compressors, turbo pumps, roughing pumps, pneumatic gate valves, cryogenic systems, liquid nitrogen delivery systems, helium leak checking, and VCR connections.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures and clearly document test data and events through written logs and spreadsheets.
• Demonstrated analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Clear and concise communication skills.
• Familiarity with sensors: thermocouples, thermistors, RTDs, strain gauges, accelerometers, etc.
• Experience welding thermocouples.
• Experience with PLC hardware and software.
• Experience with test set and data acquisition software, particularly LabVIEW and Bench Link.
• Knowledge of basic network setup and maintenance.
• Experience working in a clean room with ESD and contamination-sensitive flight hardware.
• Experience with cable mate/demate.

• Salary range (states listed): $45,000.00 – $84,000.00.
• Health and disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• EAP.
• Education assistance.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off.
• Company-paid holidays.

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Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

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Harris 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. 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.