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Specialist, Quality (Calibration Technician)

Northampton, Massachusetts
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

The Calibration Quality Specialist is responsible for the management of the total lifecycle of a broad variety of tooling and equipment used in the manufacturing, inspection, and test of highly complex electro-optical system.  This position is a core component in ensuring that L3Harris delivers quality product to our customers, as well as ensuring compliance to the ISO 9001 Quality Management System standard.

Essential Functions:

  • Calibration of equipment in accordance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 17025, and ANSI Z540.3 standards.
  • Maintain records of instrument and equipment calibration, procedures for calibration and other pertinent data in accordance with company, ISO, and industry standard requirements.
  • General oversight of ESD practices and mitigation methods.
  • Track and manage department performance metrics. 
  • Manage department variable costs.
  • Prepare procedures for the calibration and/or test of equipment, and establish re-certification cycles. 
  • Participate in and support manufacturing (Gemba) and program status and scrum meetings.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience may be considered.
  • Ability to obtain Secret level security clearance.
  • Ability to work with limited supervision and direction.
  • Self-starter, able to drive standard work.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong proficiency in MS Office suite.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience in AS9100 environment
  • Regulated industry experience (Defense, Aerospace, Medical, etc.)
  • ASQ CCT and/or CQT Certification(s).
  • Secret level security clearance at time of hire preferred.
  • Electrical, electro-optical, and mechanical assembly background.
  • Knowledge of ERP and PLM systems. (i.e. SAP, Teamcenter, etc.)
  • Experience working in a union environment.
  • Experience with GAGEtrak software.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $73,000 - $125,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including relocation stipend, 401(k), EAP, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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.

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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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