Electronics Technician

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: Electronics Technician Job Location: Pinkenba, Brisbane, Australia Job Schedule: 976AUSREG     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. 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. The Engineering Technician C is based at the L3Harris Regional Support Centre (RSC) in Pinkenba and is a key member of the Maintenance Team supporting L3Harris Defence Australia programs. The role focuses on diagnosing, repairing, and testing Satellite Communications (SATCOM) systems, ensuring equipment is returned to serviceable condition in a timely manner.  This position plays a key role in sustaining mission-critical communication capabilities while contributing to continuous improvement through accurate data capture, failure trend analysis, and collaboration with engineering, logistics, and field service stakeholders, while maintaining strict quality, safety, and security standards. What the role will involve The responsibilities of your role will include the following :   Perform fault diagnosis, repair, and testing of Satellite Communications (SATCOM) systems including Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSAT), radio frequency (RF), digital, and analogue circuits. Operate and maintain electronic test equipment such as spectrum analysers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, power meters, and multimeters. Accurately capture diagnostic findings, repair actions, and material usage within enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and engineering documentation to support troubleshooting activities. Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve repair turnaround times and reduce system downtime. Provide technical guidance and mentoring to peers to build team capability and knowledge sharing. Ensure adherence to quality standards, processes, and certifications in all maintenance activities. Comply with all health, safety, and security requirements, identifying and mitigating risks where applicable. Provide technical support to internal stakeholders and external customers, including occasional site-based support. Participate in technical investigations and contribute to engineering discussions to resolve complex faults.

Certificate III in Electronics, Communications, Electrical, or equivalent technical trade qualification. Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in a technical maintenance or engineering environment. Demonstrated experience in diagnosing and repairing RF, analogue, and digital electronic systems to module level.