Specialist, Engineering Services -TS/SCI with Poly

L3Harris Technologies; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, FL is seeking an experienced Operator / Engineering Specialist (TS/SCI with Poly required) with at least six years in integrating and testing a complex communications system. This on-site role requires readiness for extended field assignments and frequent travel.

The position emphasizes detailed CONOPs, software/hardware integration, and training, with a 9/80 schedule and on-site operations; strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of relevant experience; graduate degree with 2+ years preferred.
• In lieu of degree, 8+ years of related experience.
• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph is required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, and document hardware and software under test, including loading custom and commercial software onto multiple systems.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and integrate new and existing hardware to provide service enhancements and upgrades.
• Configure hardware, master the system process, and train others to use the system successfully.
• Long periods of travel is required.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of relevant experience

Graduate Degree with 2+ years of related experience

8+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

MS Excel

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: Operator, Engineering Specialist (TS/SCI with Poly required)

Job Code: 44192

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

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

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Operator / Engineering Specialist with a minimum of 6 years’ experience integrating and testing and providing training of a complex communications system. The successful candidate will be responsible for following detailed processes/CONOPs, integration of customized software and hardware in a quick paced, engineering oriented environment. This team member will maintain development, test and production environments while integrating new technologies and maintaining system stability.

This team member will be on-site full time with ability and willingness to go on extended field assignments and travel often. Exceptional customer service skills to engage effectively with customer groups and internal teams, fostering a supportive and positive environment. Capacity to quickly learn and master complex technologies, including advanced system support equipment, and relay this expertise in accessible, practical terms. Proven troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities, with experience in identifying, diagnosing, and resolving system issues to maintain smooth operation. Experience working with cross-functional design teams to stay up to date on system updates, gather insights, and incorporate feedback into training content.

Essential Functions

• Support the set-up, configuration, and documentation of hardware and software systems under test, including loading custom and commercial software onto multiple systems
• Builds, configures, troubleshoots, and integrates new and existing configuration items (hardware) packages to provide service enhancements, application deployments and infrastructure upgrades
• Responsible for configuration hardware, mastering the system process, and training others to successfully use the system.
• Long periods of travel is required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph is required.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative lab environment, partnering with cross-functional team members to support assembly, testing, troubleshoot issues, follow lab procedures, and maintain a safe, organized, and productive workspace.
• Engineering principles, especially verification/validation.
• US Military Training Certifications
• Self-motivated individual able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Direct experience interfacing with customer personnel and leadership
• Demonstrated ability and desire to learn from self-training as well as via transfer of experience and technique
• Demonstrated humble, leadership in small, diverse team, fast paced environment
• Strong communication ability: verbal and written using MS Word and PowerPoint
• Experience communicating and presenting complex technical issues to various audiences (technical counterparts, program management, customer leadership, etc.)
• Strong ability to develop and manipulate MS Excel
• Training the trainer certifications

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.