Scientist, Electrical Engineer (ODA Unit Member)

L3Harris Technologies; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks an Electrical Engineer Scientist (ODA Unit Member) to review aircraft modifications and issue FAA approvals. The role requires FAA ODA status and leadership on certification tasks; travel and creative problem solving are expected.

Location permits remote work with travel across multiple US sites; a DoW Secret clearance is preferred. You will mentor colleagues and drive process improvements while ensuring compliance and airworthiness.

Qualifications

• FAA ODA Unit Member status and experience.
• Eight years of FAA Part 23/25 delegations (DER/ODA UM).
• Class III FAA flight physical required.

Responsibilities

• Review aircraft mods/repairs and issue FAA approvals as appropriate.
• Review electrical aspects for military aircraft modifications against airworthiness criteria.
• Act as ODA Task Leader; track certification progress, schedules, budgets, issues.
• Guide Unit Members, customers, and vendors through complex certification tasks.
• Contribute to new processes for showing/compliance across programs.
• Mentor Unit Member candidates toward FAA delegations.
• Ensure aircraft is FAA certifiable and safe to fly; coordinate with customers/program office.
• May manage ODA/airworthiness programs.
• Proficient in MS Office; travel up to 20%.
• Obtain and maintain DoW Secret Clearance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

FAA ODA Member

ODA Leader

Mentoring

MS Office

Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Graduate Degree

16+ years aircraft electrical experience

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: Scientist, Electrical Engineer (ODA Unit Member)

Job Code: 43561

Job Location: Remote with Travel

Job Schedule: 1st Shift 9/80

Job Description:

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer Scientist for our Greenville, TX location. This position would require FAA ODA Unit Member status. The role is responsible for reviewing aircraft modifications and repairs performed by L3Harris and issuing approvals on behalf of the FAA where appropriate.

This position can be remote but must be located in Greenville, TX, Fort Worth, TX, San Antonio, TX, Wichita, KS, Phoenix, AZ, or Oklahoma City, OK. location. Both options would require travel as needed.

Essential Functions:

• As an FAA ODA Unit Member, review aircraft modifications and repairs performed by L3Harris and issue approvals on behalf of the FAA where appropriate.
• Review electrical aspects of military aircraft modifications and repairs performed by L3Harris for compliance with military airworthiness certification criteria and issue approval recommendations where appropriate.
• Act as ODA Task Leader for some projects, tracking certification progress, schedules, budgets, and resolution of issues on behalf of the LHX ODA as well as providing strategic customer/applicant coordination.
• Guide other Unit Members, the applicant team, customers, and vendors through complex certification tasks.
• Provide input on establishment of new processes and standards for showing and finding compliance across programs to help the organization meet airworthiness standards while remaining competitive in the industry.
• Mentor Unit Member candidates as they gain experience necessary to achieve FAA delegations.
• Working with customers and program office to ensure aircraft is FAA certifiable and safe to fly.
• May be required to manage programs for ODA and airworthiness.
• Proficient in MS Office programs.
• Able to work Overtime and travel up to 20% as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoW Secret Clearance.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with twelve (12) years of electrical aircraft experience.
• Graduate degree with ten (10) years of electrical aircraft experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of sixteen (16) years of aircraft electrical experience.
• Must have eight years or more existing 14 CFR Part 23 or Part 25 FAA delegations (DER or ODA UM).
• Must be able to successfully pass an FAA Class III flight physical.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Familiarity with FAA Order 8110.101 Type Certification for Military Commercial Derivative Aircraft.
• Familiarity with MIL-HDBK-516 military airworthiness certification criteria.
• Experience with safety analysis, lightning, or EWIS approvals.

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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