Specialist, Field Engineer (Aircraft Systems)

L3Harris Technologies; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Fayetteville, NC seeks a Specialist, Field Engineering (Aircraft Systems) to operate, inspect, maintain, and repair avionics and onboard networks on military aircraft. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, QRC modifications, and occasional flight duties.

You'll interact with customers daily, travel CONUS/OCONUS, and work second shift (3:30 PM–11:30 PM). A DoD Secret (Top Secret with SCI preferred) clearance, FAA Class III flight status, and U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with four (4) years of maintenance experience with avionics, airborne networks, and/or aircraft systems
• Graduate Degree with two (2) years of maintenance experience with avionics, airborne networks, and/or aircraft systems
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of eight (8) years of maintenance experience with avionics, airborne networks, and/or aircraft systems
• Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance at the time of hire with the ability to maintain a Top‑Secret with SCI
• Ability to obtain and maintain flight status requirements
• Must successfully pass FAA Class III flight physical and complete altitude chamber training
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical knowledge of electronic principles and strong troubleshooting to determine mission equipment malfunctions and restore operations
• Install and maintain Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) modifications and advise operations on their use
• Fly with the aircraft to provide off-station maintenance support
• Work per technical manuals, schematics, engineering drawings, and instructions
• Interface with customers daily at numerous levels
• Travel CONUS and OCONUS as required
• Work outside regular hours and overtime to meet objectives
• Position involves lifting, bending, and climbing

Skills

DoD security clearance

Flight status requirements

Willingness to travel

U.S. Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Eight years maintenance experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Job Title

Specialist, Field Engineering (Aircraft Systems)

Job Code

41081

Job Location

Fayetteville, NC (On‑Site)

Job Schedule

2nd Shift M-F (3:30 PM – 11:30 PM)

Job Description

The Field Engineering (FE) Specialist is responsible for operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of the complete spectrum of avionics systems and proprietary communication systems incorporated in aircraft. The FE maintains, repairs, tests and/or calibrates various types of aircraft electronic equipment and related devices such as transmitters, amplifiers, receivers, RF distribution equipment, computer controllers, and workstations on operational aircraft.

Essential Functions

• Apply technical knowledge of electronic principles and strong knowledge in troubleshooting techniques to determine mission equipment malfunctions and restore aircraft mission systems to full operational status.
• Install and maintain Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) modifications to the aircraft and advise operations and maintenance personnel on their use.
• Fly with the aircraft to provide off‑station maintenance support.
• Perform work in accordance with technical manuals, schematics, engineering drawings, and written/verbal instructions.
• Position requires daily interface with customers at numerous levels.
• Willingness and ability to travel both CONUS and OCONUS.
• Willingness and ability to work outside regularly scheduled hours and/or overtime to meet company objectives.
• Position will include lifting, bending, and climbing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with four (4) years of maintenance experience with avionics, airborne networks, and/or aircraft systems.
• Graduate Degree with two (2) years of maintenance experience with avionics, airborne networks, and/or aircraft systems.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of eight (8) years of maintenance experience with avionics, airborne networks, and/or aircraft systems.
• Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance at the time of hire with the ability to maintain a Top‑Secret with SCI.
• Ability to obtain and maintain flight status requirements.
• Must successfully pass FAA Class III flight physical and complete altitude chamber training.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Active Top‑Secret with SCI.
• Active Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.

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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