Specialist, Field Engineer (Aircraft Systems)

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Fayetteville, NC is seeking a Field Engineering Specialist for Aircraft Systems. This on-site role covers operation, maintenance, and repair of avionics and aircraft systems to ensure mission readiness.

The ideal candidate holds a related degree with years of maintenance experience or substantial hands-on expertise, plus an active DoD SECRET clearance and willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4 years avionics/aircraft systems maintenance.
• Graduate Degree with 2 years maintenance experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 8 years of avionics/aircraft systems maintenance experience.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance at hire with ability to maintain Top-Secret with SCI.
• FAA Class III flight physical and altitude chamber training.

Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect, maintain, and repair avionics and related aircraft systems.
• Install and support Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) modifications.
• Fly with aircraft to provide on-site maintenance support.
• Work per technical manuals, schematics, and instructions.
• Interact with customers at multiple levels daily.
• Travel CONUS and OCONUS as required.
• Work outside hours/overtime to meet objectives.
• Physical tasks include lifting, bending, and climbing.

Skills

DoD clearance

Flight status

Travel readiness

Customer interface

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (avionics/aircraft)

Graduate Degree

8+ years maintenance 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: Specialist, Field Engineering (Aircraft Systems)

Job Code: 45923

Job Location: Fayetteville, NC (On-Site)

Job Schedule: 1st Shift M-F (7:30 AM – 3:30 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 andmaintain flight status requirements.
• Must successfully pass FAA Class III flight physical and complete altitudechamber training.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Additional Skills:

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

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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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