Onsite Field Engineer: Tactical Communications Installations

L3Harris Technologies; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

EAP

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Rochester, NY is seeking a Field Engineer, Specialist to lead hands-on installation, configuration, and sustainment of tactical communications systems for military and civilian customers. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving, and customer engagement in dynamic field environments.

The successful candidate will travel domestically and internationally, collaborate with Engineering and Program Managers, and obtain/maintain a U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 8+ years of related experience in lieu of degree.
• Willing to travel extensively for domestic and international deployments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain tactical communications systems in field environments.
• Perform hands-on mechanical installation and integration of equipment.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Travel frequently, with potential travel exceeding 50% depending on operational needs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Customer engagement

Independent work

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

8+ years of related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Security clearance

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Rochester, NY is seeking a Field Engineer, Specialist to lead hands-on installation, configuration, and sustainment of tactical communications systems for military and civilian customers. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving, and customer engagement in dynamic field environments.

The successful candidate will travel domestically and internationally, collaborate with Engineering and Program Managers, and obtain/maintain a U.S.