About the role
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 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.
Job Description
L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Assembler in Norfolk, VA. The assembler will use processes, drawings and technical data sheets to fabricate, test and assemble various components that make up a cable assembly utilizing copper, and Fiber Optic pathways.
Essential Functions
Perform tasks involving kitting of cable/connector parts, cutting cable to required lengths by drawing and inspecting assemblies at various stages of construction for conformance to drawings and standards.
Termination of fiber optic cables
Polishing of fiber ferrules using machine methods
Testing of fiber optic cables to include insertion loss, return loss.
Troubleshooting using optical time domain reflectometer
Visual inspection using Fiber Optic Visual Inspection Systems (FOVIS)
End-face inspection using Interferometer
Perform consistent quality control checks
Maintain detailed records of test data
Setup and operate cable analyzers for Hipot testing
Qualifications
Requires fully proficient job knowledge/skills. Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
Experience in the termination of fiber optic cables as well as proficiency in machine methods for polishing fiber ferrules.
Strong understanding of fiber optic testing.
Strong attention to detail in performing quality control checks…
