Field Engineer, RC-135 Avionics Systems

L3Harris Technologies; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Field Engineer to support advanced avionics systems on military aircraft. This role involves maintaining and troubleshooting complex systems, ensuring operational readiness, and working in a dynamic environment that values professional growth. Employees enjoy a collaborative workplace with a strong commitment to excellence and community support. If you are passionate about aviation technology and looking for a role that challenges you while offering extensive benefits, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme up to 7% employer contribution

Life Assurance 4x salary

Group income protection

Flexible health care cash plan

Dental insurance

Gym membership

Critical illness cover

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting avionics systems.
• Ability to obtain UK DV Clearance within the first year.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot sophisticated avionics systems.
• Conduct pre- and post-flight inspections.
• Oversee maintenance activities and documentation.

Skills

Avionics Systems Maintenance

Digital Communications

Radar Systems

Technical Data Interpretation

Electrical Power Supply Systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Graduate Degree in Engineering

6 years relevant experience

Tools

Avionics Testing Equipment

Flight Instruments

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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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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 – Field Engineer, RC-135 Avionics Systems

Job Location – RAF Waddington, Lincoln

Job ID – 23204

About This Opportunity

L3Harris is seeking an experienced Field Engineering, Senior Associate, RC-135 Avionics Systems to join our team at RAF Waddington, Lincoln, United Kingdom. In this role, you will provide advanced maintenance and sustainment support for highly complex avionics systems on the Royal Air Force’s RC-135 aircraft.

A few of our employee benefits are:

• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover
• Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection
• Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support
  
  
  

What The Role Will Involve

The responsibilities of your role will include the following:

• Maintain and troubleshoot sophisticated digital and computer-based avionics systems, including:
• Radar, TCAS, IFF, GPS, navigation, flight instruments, and autopilot
• Digital/analog communications and datalinks
• Conduct pre- and post-flight inspections, aircraft launch, and recovery
• Will oversee maintenance activities and ensure accurate documentation completion
• Work with AC/DC circuits and Aircraft Electrical Power Supply systems
• Operate and repair digital and analog interphone networks
• Fuel, Hydraulic, and LOX system operation, indications, and signal flow
  
  
  

What You’ll Bring

The role requires the following experience and skills:

• Ability to obtain UK DV Clearance (or equivalent) within the first year
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 2 years of relevant experience, OR, Graduate Degree and minimum of 0 years of relevant experience, OR, 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of a Degree
• Qualified to sustain the RC/KC-135 avionics and subsystems within the last 5 years
• Work various shifts depending upon customer mission requirements
• Worldwide deployable with travel up to 40% of the time
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. up to 5% of the time and climb ladders daily
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with RC-135 mission system suite
• Knowledge of RF theory, radio systems, and datalink technology
• Ability to read and interpret technical data and engineering documents
  
  
  

Important to know

Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to government security checks.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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