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Quality Technician C

Orange, Virginia
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

We are seeking a Rocket Motor Quality Technician Specialist to join our team in Culpeper, VA.

This position supports Defense propulsion manufacturing programs and is an exciting opportunity to take your career to the next level. Individuals in this role will gain exposure to some very specialized and unique manufacturing processes in the Aerospace industry. This position is 1st shift (7:30 am to 5:00 pm) and follows a 9/80 schedule. This Job may be filled at this or one level lower.

Responsible for performing inspections, tests, analyses and/or audits of highly complex developmental products or processes to include microelectronics, precision mechanical, software, test equipment and fully integrated systems to ensure quality standards and compliance to customer and regulatory requirements. Assists in development and inspection of complex rework and repair of deliverable subassemblies and large system level integrated platforms. Approves production records for conformance to procedures. Responsible for ensuring safety, reliability and hardware traceability for end-item systems and mission solutions through production quality oversight. Collaborates with quality engineers in developing inspection requirements and techniques and implementing quality plans. Assists in evaluating defect data to identify trends and collaborates with quality engineers to make recommendations on process improvements. Routinely interfaces with customer representatives.

Essential Functions:

  • Performs detailed review of documentation including FAI’s, engineering drawing requirements and conformance to precise specifications.
  • Performs review of key product/process characteristics per contractual requirements.
  • Verifies sampling plans, COC’s, material certifications and part revision levels.
  • Use established guidelines and quality assurance provisions to insure compliance.
  • Communicates quality requirement deficiencies and documentation concerns to the appropriate quality support (QE / SQE) team.
  • Interacts with Receiving Inspection (RI), Supplier Quality, Program Quality and Procurement as necessary.
  • Review, incorporate, and sign-off on planning documentation.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
  • Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

  • Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience OR 2 year’s post-Secondary/Associates Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. 
  • Four years or more experience in a technical environment related to required skill sets, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
  • Four years or more experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Detail-oriented, experienced in conducting root cause analysis and recommending data-driven corrective actions.
  • Aerospace industry experience.
  • Experience working on classified government programs
  • Strong ability to focus, prioritize, and multi-task successfully to drive tasks to closure to support customer commitments and business objectives.

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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.

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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