Senior Specialist, Network Planning Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Melbourne, Florida seeks a Senior Specialist, Network Planning Engineer to support the FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure program. The role involves planning and designing robust network solutions, ensuring security and reliability. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in network engineering, focusing on FAA requirements.

Responsibilities include leading network upgrades, collaborating with stakeholders, and conducting risk assessments. A Bachelor’s Degree with relevant experience is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience, or 10 years without a degree.
• Strong background in network engineering, preferably within federal infrastructures.
• Ability to obtain FAA Public Trust Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement wireless network solutions for FAA.
• Assess system requirements and optimization opportunities.
• Lead compliance-driven network upgrades and technology integrations.

Skills

Network Planning

Routing Protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP)

TCP/IP

Network Security Best Practices

Troubleshooting Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

MPLS

VPNs

Legacy Telecom Technologies (TDM, Frame Relay)

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: Senior Specialist, Network Planning Engineer

Job Code: 40303

Job Location: Melbourne Fla On-Site

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

Job Description

L3Harris is seeking an experienced Senior Specialist, Network Planning Engineer to join our team supporting the FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure (FTI) program. The FTI program provides critical communication services to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), enabling safe and efficient air traffic control across the national airspace. This role will be responsible for planning, designing, and optimizing robust and secure network solutions in support of evolving FAA requirements. The ideal candidate has extensive network engineering experience within large-scale, mission-critical environments and has a proven track record working with both legacy and modern telecommunications technologies.

Essential Functions

• Architect, design, and implement wireless network solutions (5G, LTE, Satcom), ensuring reliability, scalability, and security for FAA communications for non-terrestrial solution to disadvantaged sites.
• Analyze system requirements, develop network plans, and assess optimization opportunities for the FTI program.
• Lead network upgrades, migrations, and integration of new technologies in compliance with FAA and L3Harris standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies related to network infrastructure.
• Perform root cause analysis and develop solutions for complex network issues.
• Collaborate closely with program management, FAA stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Maintain documentation, network diagrams, and compliance records.
• Ability to obtain FAA Public Trust Clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• 6+ years of relevant network engineering and planning experience (or 4+ years with a Master’s).
• In-depth knowledge of network planning, routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP), TCP/IP, and network security best practices.
• Experience with MPLS, VPNs, voice/data convergence, and legacy telecom technologies (TDM, Frame Relay).
• Familiarity with FAA or federal telecommunications infrastructure preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Network certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP) highly desirable.
• Experience working in FAA or federal aviation environments.
• Understanding of program management and network integration methodologies (e.g., ITIL, Agile).
• Previous FTI or NAS (National Airspace System) support experience.

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.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.