Field Technician C (Kansas City, KS) 1

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Supervisor, Field Engineer to lead a team of remote field technicians supporting FAA programs in the Kansas City region. You will supervise operations, provide training, and ensure safety, policy adherence and performance targets are met.

The role requires field travel, after-hours support, and potential security clearances. A Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience or equivalent experience is required; prior FAA/telecom experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with minimum 2 years relevant experience; or graduate degree with 0–2 years experience; or 6+ years experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with fiber, multiplexes, network topology, frame relay, T-1, SONET, ATM, and related data/voice applications.
• Familiarity with power testing and 24VDC/48VDC supplies; ability to work in field environments.
• Know-how of Bell Core standards and T1/DS3 testing equipment.
• Experience with Microsoft or UNIX operating systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise five remote Field Technicians across Kansas City area.
• Provide onsite training and ensure policy compliance.
• Allocate resources to meet operational needs
• Assist in performance reviews and coaching
• Act as escalation point for customer/NOCC issues
• Install, repair, configure, test and document IT/network gear
• Work outside regular hours and travel up to 100% as needed
• Lift up to 32 lbs and reach heights up to ~10 ft
• Possibly obtain/maintain Public Trust and DOD security clearances

Skills

Fiber & network topology

Multiplexes & framing

Cable connectors RJ-11 RJ-45 DB-25

Power testing 24VDC/48VDC

Network & circuit testing (T1/DS3)

Test equipment operation (O-scope, T1/

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (2+ years related experience)

Graduate Degree (0-2 years related experience)

6+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

MS Office

Digital O-scope

Halcyon 704A (or equivalent)

Sage 935

AM5XT

Job description

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: Supervisor, Field Engineer

Job Code: 44789

Job Location: Kansas City, KS and Surrounding Area

Job Schedule: 5/8

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is looking for a Supervisor in the Company's Field Services organization supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This role will directly supervise five (5) remote Field Technicians across Kansas City, CS Airspace and will be responsible for onsite support interfacing with the customer at the Kansas City Air Route Traffic Control Center (ZKC/ARTCC). This position will work closely with the Network Operations Command Center (NOCC) receiving dispatches and service requests supporting FAA programs.

Essential Functions:

• Provide both general and technical training and guidance to team members who are accountable for the implementation and maintenance of program services for large government networks and systems.
• Provide onsite training and support and ensure team members are following and implementing proper program and company policies, procedure, and protocol.
• Ensure team resources are allocated effectively and efficiently to support program operational needs.
• Assist in objective setting, skill enhancement, resolution of employee concerns, and performance review activities for team members.
• Proactively obtain customer feedback and provide support and guidance to teams to ensure timely and quality customer services and serve as an escalation point-of-contact for unresolved problems from the Help Desk or NOCC.
• Install, repair, configure, test and complete preventative maintenance of personal computers, network equipment, and/or telecommunications equipment, and maintain records on repairs, down time, changes and updates.
• Work outside regularly scheduled hours to meet operational needs and respond to after-hours emergency calls.
• Travel (up to 100% at a time) to remote sites or outside assigned regions to assist with additional program or customer requests.
• Lift items up to 32lbs and use ladders and step stools to reach heights of approximately 10ft (3.04m).
• Obtain Public Trust Security Clearance and may be asked to obtain and maintain active DOD Secret Clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree with 0-2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, there is a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• Experience in:
  • Fiber, Multiplexes, Network topology, Frame Relay, Fractional T-1, SONET Network Technology, ATM, Private Line, Voice and Data applications
  • Cable connectors and replacements including RJ-11, RJ-45, DB-25, V.35, RS-449
  • Power testing, AD and DC including 3 Phase AC
  • Operation of the 24VDC & 48 VDC power supplies
  • Network and circuit testing with T1 Testing Specifications, DS3 Testing, Digital Testing (BERT), and Analog VG Testing within Bell Core Standards
  • Ameritech AM5XT, Sage 935, Digital O-scope, Halcyon 704A, Para-scope or other T1/DS3 Test sets
  • Microsoft or UNIX operating systems and the components of the MS Office Suite.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• CCNA, CCNP, A+, MCP or MCDST, Dell Certified on desktop and laptop
• Experience with service dispatch centers
• Experience with interfacing with the customer

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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.

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