Aviation Field Engineer – Aircraft Systems (On‑Site)

L3Harris Technologies; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Fayetteville, NC seeks a Specialist, Field Engineering (Aircraft Systems) to operate, inspect, maintain, and repair avionics and onboard networks on military aircraft. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, QRC modifications, and occasional flight duties.

You'll interact with customers daily, travel CONUS/OCONUS, and work second shift (3:30 PM–11:30 PM). A DoD Secret (Top Secret with SCI preferred) clearance, FAA Class III flight status, and U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with four (4) years of maintenance experience with avionics, airborne networks, and/or aircraft systems
• Graduate Degree with two (2) years of maintenance experience with avionics, airborne networks, and/or aircraft systems
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of eight (8) years of maintenance experience with avionics, airborne networks, and/or aircraft systems
• Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance at the time of hire with the ability to maintain a Top‑Secret with SCI
• Ability to obtain and maintain flight status requirements
• Must successfully pass FAA Class III flight physical and complete altitude chamber training
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical knowledge of electronic principles and strong troubleshooting to determine mission equipment malfunctions and restore operations
• Install and maintain Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) modifications and advise operations on their use
• Fly with the aircraft to provide off-station maintenance support
• Work per technical manuals, schematics, engineering drawings, and instructions
• Interface with customers daily at numerous levels
• Travel CONUS and OCONUS as required
• Work outside regular hours and overtime to meet objectives
• Position involves lifting, bending, and climbing

Skills

DoD security clearance

Flight status requirements

Willingness to travel

U.S. Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Eight years maintenance experience in lieu of degree

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Fayetteville, NC seeks a Specialist, Field Engineering (Aircraft Systems) to operate, inspect, maintain, and repair avionics and onboard networks on military aircraft. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, QRC modifications, and occasional flight duties.

You'll interact with customers daily, travel CONUS/OCONUS, and work second shift (3:30 PM–11:30 PM). A DoD Secret (Top Secret with SCI preferred) clearance, FAA Class III flight status, and U.S.