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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 Title: Engineering Technician D — Lab Operations and Integration Test Support
Job Code: 47660
Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Job Schedule: 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off)
Position Overview
The Engineering Technician D - Lab Operations and Integration Test Support supports laboratory operations, equipment readiness, and system integration and testing for existing and new communications systems. Working closely with Systems Engineering, Integration and Test teams, and Program Management, this technician ensures engineers have the equipment, parts, tools, and test resources needed to meet program requirements and contractual obligations.
This lab-based position is responsible for tracking assets, coordinating repairs, performing preventive maintenance and inspections (PMI), maintaining calibration readiness, and preparing equipment for engineering and test activities. The successful candidate works independently with minimal supervision, troubleshoots electronic and RF equipment, coordinates priorities across engineering teams, and maintains a safe, organized, and ready laboratory.
Essential Functions:
- Maintain accurate asset records for laboratory equipment, tools, spares, circuit card assemblies (CCAs), and line-replaceable units (LRUs), including identification, location, custodian, configuration, and service status.
- Support periodic inventories, equipment check-in and check-out, and accountability for company and customer-owned property.
- Plan and perform PMI in accordance with approved procedures and manufacturer guidance. Document completed work, deficiencies, corrective actions, and upcoming maintenance requirements.
- Coordinate equipment calibration schedules and service providers. Maintain calibration records and labels, verify calibration status before use, and flag and segregate overdue or out-of-tolerance equipment under established procedures.
- Troubleshoot electronic, RF, and communications equipment at the component, CCA, LRU, and system levels. Perform authorized repairs and coordinate vendor repairs, returns, and follow-up verification.
- Prepare laboratory configurations, racks, cabling, power supplies, instrumentation, and test articles for engineering development, system integration, verification, and customer test events.
- Set up and operate oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and other measuring and testing equipment.
- Execute approved test procedures, collect and document results, and assist engineers in investigating failures, resolving discrepancies, and verifying corrective actions.
- Support engineers in developing and improving test procedures, setup instructions, and troubleshooting methods for new designs and equipment changes.
- Coordinate laboratory schedules and equipment availability with engineering and program teams. Identify resource shortages, maintenance conflicts, and readiness risks early to support critical milestones.
- Support parts and material sourcing, bills of material, spare-equipment planning, and component obsolescence resolution through approved procurement channels and engineering coordination.
- Maintain laboratory procedures, maintenance and repair histories, equipment configuration records, and test documentation using established document and revision controls.
- Support integration and test readiness reviews by confirming equipment availability, calibration status, approved configurations, and required materials.
- Apply electrostatic discharge controls, electrical and RF safety practices, and applicable property and security procedures.
- Maintain orderly work areas using 5S principles and support continuous improvement that reduces equipment downtime, waste, and schedule risk.
- Provide technical guidance and training to other technicians on approved laboratory and test procedures.
- Maintain professional and ethical standards and perform other related duties as assigned by management.
- Able to receive DoD security clearance.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
- 2 year postsecondary or associate degree and a minimum of 4 years of related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Top Secret clearance preferred when required by supported programs.
- Experience testing and troubleshooting electronic or communications equipment using standard bench instrumentation.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, equipment manuals, and approved maintenance and test procedures.
- Ability to maintain accurate equipment and service records, coordinate multiple priorities, and work independently while meeting critical deadlines.
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate with engineers, technicians, program personnel, and support organizations.
- Ability to support occasional work outside normal business hours, including nights and weekends, when required for integration and test events.
- Experience with RF or military avionics systems, CCA and LRU troubleshooting, and system-level testing.
- Experience supporting engineering development, system integration, verification testing, or equipment readiness reviews.
- Experience with laboratory asset accountability, PMI, calibration coordination, and repair tracking.
- Experience developing test procedures and troubleshooting complex equipment failures in collaboration with engineers.
- Experience setting up laboratory or production equipment, including racks, instrumentation, cabling, and power systems.
- Experience sourcing technical parts, supporting bills of material, and resolving component shortages or obsolescence in aerospace, defense, or engineering development environments.
- Knowledge of networking principles, Ethernet standards, cable testing, and AC/DC power systems.
- Lean Six Sigma, 5S, or related continuous improvement experience.
- Experience training technicians and maintaining procedure and revision controls.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform hands-on bench and rack work and use hand tools and electronic test equipment.
- Ability to connect and disconnect various sizes and types of electronic connectors.
- Ability to move and position laboratory equipment using appropriate handling aids and team assistance.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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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.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
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 Title: Engineering Technician D — Lab Operations and Integration Test Support
Job Code: 47660
Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Job Schedule: 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off)
Position Overview
The Engineering Technician D - Lab Operations and Integration Test Support supports laboratory operations, equipment readiness, and system integration and testing for existing and new communications systems. Working closely with Systems Engineering, Integration and Test teams, and Program Management, this technician ensures engineers have the equipment, parts, tools, and test resources needed to meet program requirements and contractual obligations.
This lab-based position is responsible for tracking assets, coordinating repairs, performing preventive maintenance and inspections (PMI), maintaining calibration readiness, and preparing equipment for engineering and test activities. The successful candidate works independently with minimal supervision, troubleshoots electronic and RF equipment, coordinates priorities across engineering teams, and maintains a safe, organized, and ready laboratory.
Essential Functions:
- Maintain accurate asset records for laboratory equipment, tools, spares, circuit card assemblies (CCAs), and line-replaceable units (LRUs), including identification, location, custodian, configuration, and service status.
- Support periodic inventories, equipment check-in and check-out, and accountability for company and customer-owned property.
- Plan and perform PMI in accordance with approved procedures and manufacturer guidance. Document completed work, deficiencies, corrective actions, and upcoming maintenance requirements.
- Coordinate equipment calibration schedules and service providers. Maintain calibration records and labels, verify calibration status before use, and flag and segregate overdue or out-of-tolerance equipment under established procedures.
- Troubleshoot electronic, RF, and communications equipment at the component, CCA, LRU, and system levels. Perform authorized repairs and coordinate vendor repairs, returns, and follow-up verification.
- Prepare laboratory configurations, racks, cabling, power supplies, instrumentation, and test articles for engineering development, system integration, verification, and customer test events.
- Set up and operate oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and other measuring and testing equipment.
- Execute approved test procedures, collect and document results, and assist engineers in investigating failures, resolving discrepancies, and verifying corrective actions.
- Support engineers in developing and improving test procedures, setup instructions, and troubleshooting methods for new designs and equipment changes.
- Coordinate laboratory schedules and equipment availability with engineering and program teams. Identify resource shortages, maintenance conflicts, and readiness risks early to support critical milestones.
- Support parts and material sourcing, bills of material, spare-equipment planning, and component obsolescence resolution through approved procurement channels and engineering coordination.
- Maintain laboratory procedures, maintenance and repair histories, equipment configuration records, and test documentation using established document and revision controls.
- Support integration and test readiness reviews by confirming equipment availability, calibration status, approved configurations, and required materials.
- Apply electrostatic discharge controls, electrical and RF safety practices, and applicable property and security procedures.
- Maintain orderly work areas using 5S principles and support continuous improvement that reduces equipment downtime, waste, and schedule risk.
- Provide technical guidance and training to other technicians on approved laboratory and test procedures.
- Maintain professional and ethical standards and perform other related duties as assigned by management.
- Able to receive DoD security clearance.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
- 2 year postsecondary or associate degree and a minimum of 4 years of related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Top Secret clearance preferred when required by supported programs.
- Experience testing and troubleshooting electronic or communications equipment using standard bench instrumentation.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, equipment manuals, and approved maintenance and test procedures.
- Ability to maintain accurate equipment and service records, coordinate multiple priorities, and work independently while meeting critical deadlines.
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate with engineers, technicians, program personnel, and support organizations.
- Ability to support occasional work outside normal business hours, including nights and weekends, when required for integration and test events.
- Experience with RF or military avionics systems, CCA and LRU troubleshooting, and system-level testing.
- Experience supporting engineering development, system integration, verification testing, or equipment readiness reviews.
- Experience with laboratory asset accountability, PMI, calibration coordination, and repair tracking.
- Experience developing test procedures and troubleshooting complex equipment failures in collaboration with engineers.
- Experience setting up laboratory or production equipment, including racks, instrumentation, cabling, and power systems.
- Experience sourcing technical parts, supporting bills of material, and resolving component shortages or obsolescence in aerospace, defense, or engineering development environments.
- Knowledge of networking principles, Ethernet standards, cable testing, and AC/DC power systems.
- Lean Six Sigma, 5S, or related continuous improvement experience.
- Experience training technicians and maintaining procedure and revision controls.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform hands-on bench and rack work and use hand tools and electronic test equipment.
- Ability to connect and disconnect various sizes and types of electronic connectors.
- Ability to move and position laboratory equipment using appropriate handling aids and team assistance.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
#LI-CD1
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.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
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Who's Hiring
- Lockheed Martin199
- Amazon181
- Capital One16
- CBRE14
- Invenergy9
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software37
- Retail31
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces31
- Construction & Real Estate8
- Investment & Asset Management5
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering operations manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial engineering, or a related technical field
- 5 or more years of experience in operations, manufacturing, or engineering management
- Demonstrated proficiency with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience managing cross-functional teams across engineering, supply chain, and quality
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle for production and resource planning
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential preferred by many employers
Tips for Your Engineering Operations Manager Job Search
Quantify operational impact on your resume
Engineering operations manager roles demand measurable results. Replace vague bullets with specific outcomes: cycle time reductions, throughput gains, cost savings tied to your initiatives. Hiring managers in this field scan for numbers that prove you moved a process, not just managed one.
Highlight cross-functional leadership experience
These roles sit at the intersection of engineering, supply chain, and business. If you've aligned teams across those functions, call it out explicitly. Vague claims about teamwork won't land. Name the departments you coordinated and what the shared goal was.
Target postings by operational methodology
Filter openings by keywords like Lean, Six Sigma, or APQP to surface roles that match your background. A posting that lists DMAIC in the requirements is a signal about the team's culture and your day-to-day, so match your application language to their methodology.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists engineering operations manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a case-style technical interview
Many engineering operations manager interviews include a scenario where you diagnose a production bottleneck or redesign a workflow. Practice walking through your analytical process out loud: define the constraint, identify root causes, propose a measurable fix, and anticipate second-order effects.
Negotiate scope alongside compensation
When you receive an offer, clarify what the role owns: headcount authority, capital budget, vendor relationships. Operational roles vary widely in actual decision-making power. Confirming scope before accepting prevents a mismatch between the title and what you can actually execute.
Engineering Operations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most engineering operations managers?
The companies hiring the most engineering operations managers right now include Lockheed Martin, Amazon, and Capital One, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in manufacturing-intensive and aerospace-heavy markets.
How many engineering operations manager jobs are remote?
About 36% of engineering operations manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most operations environments. Sub-areas like program management, process improvement consulting, and operations analytics tend to offer the most remote flexibility compared to plant-floor or production-facing roles.
How do you become an engineering operations manager?
Start by building a foundation in an engineering discipline and gaining hands-on experience in a production, manufacturing, or technical operations environment. Move into team lead or project management roles to develop cross-functional coordination skills. Earning a continuous improvement credential strengthens your candidacy, and demonstrating measurable process outcomes in each role accelerates the path to a management-level position.
Can you get an engineering operations manager job with little experience?
It's possible to break in by targeting associate or operations coordinator roles at companies with structured internal promotion paths, particularly in manufacturing or industrial sectors. Emphasize any exposure to process documentation, production workflows, or cross-team coordination, even from internships or project work. A continuous improvement certification signals operational thinking to employers evaluating candidates without direct management history.
What does the engineering operations manager interview process look like?
Most processes run three to four stages: an initial screening call with a recruiter or HR contact, a technical or competency interview with the hiring manager focused on operational problem-solving, and a panel or case interview with cross-functional stakeholders. Final rounds often include a presentation or scenario exercise where you walk through how you'd approach a specific operational challenge relevant to the team.
Where can I find and apply to engineering operations manager jobs?
You can find and apply to engineering operations manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your industry background and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience.
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