Manager, Field Engineering

L3Harris Technologies; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Manager, Field Engineering in Carlsbad, CA to lead the Tactical Data Links (TDL) Field Service Engineering team. You will plan and execute FSE responsibilities for Link 16 products, including platform integration, demonstrations, and customer training.

The role requires Link 16 expertise, strong organization, and excellent communication. Travel up to 10% domestically or internationally, with potential access to DoD facilities and security clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years related experience; or Graduate Degree with 7 years; in lieu of degree, 13 years experience.
• Strong Link 16 TDL systems knowledge and platform integration experience.
• Travel up to 10% and ability to obtain DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the TDL FSE team for onsite integration support on MIDS and NGEN TDL products.
• Execute TDL product demonstrations at customer events and trade shows.
• Coordinate maintenance, procurement, and tracking of demo assets.
• Coordinate customer training for TDL products including curriculum generation and delivery.
• Serve as customer focal point for RFIs and technical inquiries.
• Manage a geographically dispersed team through planning and resource analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Link 16 expertise

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

RF test equipment

Demo coordination tools

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: Manager, Field Engineering

Job Code: 44816

Job Location: Carlsbad, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80 employees work 9 out of 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a highly motivated candidate to lead the Tactical Data Links (TDL) Field Service Engineering (FSE) team. The FSE manager will have overall responsibility for planning and executing FSE responsibilities for our Link 16 products which include platform integration support, demonstrations, and customer training. The ideal candidate should possess Link 16 subject matter expertise, be highly organized, have excellent communication skills, and be able to lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Functions:

• Leads the TDL FSE team that provides onsite integration support of MIDS and NGEN TDL products on customer platforms
• Responsible for execution of TDL product demonstrations at venues such as customer events and trade shows
• Facilitates maintenance, procurement, and tracking of demo assets
• Coordinates the execution of customer training for TDL products including curriculum generation and delivery
• Serves as a customer point of contact for responding to RFIs and technical inquiries
• Manages a geographically dispersed team through operational planning, priority deconfliction, and resource capacity analysis
• Partners with leaders and cross-functional team members to meet business objectives
• Builds organization capability through mentorship and training
• Leads initiatives to develop and improve FSE related processes
• Hands-on leader with the ability to step into frontline roles to maintain productivity and service peak demand
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically or internationally
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance and access to U.S. Government/customer facilities.
• Ability to meet physical requirements (lifting/positioning per role standards)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with Link 16 TDL systems and products (MIDS, STT, BATS)
• Familiarity with ICDs, platform interface integration, basic RF concepts and test equipment (spectrum analyzers, signal generators).
• Experience with customer support and relationship management

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Seattle, Washington D.C., Maryland Greater Washington D.C. area, the city of Denver, Washington State and New York City, the salary range for this role is $105,500-$196,500. 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 health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, 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.

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