Specialist, Field Engineering

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 67,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company‑paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Field Engineering Specialist to perform quality control, inspect complex components, and support Navy SSP efforts at Cape Canaveral Space Station.

You will lead FAI/SI activities, teach workmanship standards, and collaborate with teams to uphold stringent quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of related experience, or Graduate Degree and minimum 2 years of related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of related experience.
• Valid US Passport for travel.

Responsibilities

• Perform Quality Assurance Receiving Inspections, in-process inspections, as built configuration verifications, Government sell-off.
• Inspect manufactured parts and assemblies using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and templates.
• Ability to conduct First Article Inspections (FAI) and Source Inspections (SI) at vendors.
• Ability to instruct workmanship standards in connectorization, wire-wrap, and soldering skills.
• Collaborate with internal and external customers ensuring quality standards are in place and executed.
• Develop and implement quality processes and procedures using quality control statistics and analyses.
• Perform elements of Advanced product Quality Planning (Process Flow Diagrams & Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Control Plans, Measurement System Analysis, and First Articles).
• Perform statistical analysis for continuous process improvements.
• Production Quality Engineering support.
• Familiarity with Material Review Board (MRB) process and nonconformance processing.
• Using Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) to determine Root Cause for products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications and implement effective Corrective Action as needed.
• Use Six-Sigma & Lean concepts for supplier improvement of quality and delivery metrics.
• Write inspection procedures, assist in reviewing and evaluating non‑conformances for obtaining proper product dispositions.
• Provide training in basic quality methodologies to support supplier partnerships.
• Production Quality Engineering support.
• Assist in reviewing inspection procedures.
• Travel up to 20%.
• The ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

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 Job Code: 47125 Job Location: Cape Canaveral, FL Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10-hour days, 4 days a week with every Friday off

Job Description

This position is responsible for Quality Control, process improvement, workmanship skills training, inspections related to the Annual Services Contract supporting the Navy Strategic Systems Programs Fleet Ballistic Missile program, including supplying of materials, products or services used in development and sustainment of systems. This position will also provide technical support for new and ongoing projects supported by the Integrated Technical Services at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station as well as other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Perform Quality Assurance Receiving Inspections, in-process inspections, as built configuration verifications, Government sell-off.
• Inspect manufactured parts and assemblies using calipers, micrometers, gauges, and templates.
• Ability to conduct First Article Inspections (FAI) and Source Inspections (SI) at vendors.
• Ability to instruct workmanship standards in connectorization, wire-wrap, and soldering skills.
• Collaborate with internal and external customers ensuring quality standards are in place and executed.
• Develop and implement quality processes and procedures using quality control statistics and analyses.
• Perform elements of Advanced product Quality Planning (Process Flow Diagrams & Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Control Plans, Measurement System Analysis, and First Articles).
• Perform statistical analysis for continuous process improvements.
• Production Quality Engineering support.
• Familiarity with Material Review Board (MRB) process and nonconformance processing.
• Using Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) to determine Root Cause for products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications and implement effective Corrective Action as needed.
• Use Six-Sigma & Lean concepts for supplier improvement of quality and delivery metrics.
• Write inspection procedures, assist in reviewing and evaluating non‑conformances for obtaining proper product dispositions.
• Provide training in basic quality methodologies to support supplier partnerships.
• Production Quality Engineering support.
• Assist in reviewing inspection procedures.
• Travel up to 20%.
• The ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior related experience, or Graduate Degree and minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Valid US Passport for travel.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Certified (CIS or CIT) IPC-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J‑STD‑0001 standards.
• Certified to Navy Strategic Systems Program (SSP) OD51700.
• 4 years’ experience with Predictive Quality and problem‑solving methodologies.
• Familiarity with Circuit Card Assembly and cable manufacturing process.
• ISO9001/AS9100 and process audit experience.
• Lean Six‑Sigma (belt certification).
• TipQA processing experience related to inspections and nonconformances.
• Quality Systems audit experience.
• CostPoint database familiarity.
• Vault engineering database familiarity.
• Accuris engineering workbench familiarity.
• SharePoint database experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) symbols.
• Proficiency with measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges).
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of quality standards and inspection procedures.
• Communication skills for reporting defects and collaborating with production teams. Ability to focus, prioritize, and multi‑task successfully to drive assignments to closure with minimal oversight.
• 4 years’ DD‑250 processing experience with government customer representative.
• 4 years’ experience with emphasis in Quality Systems, Quality Control, Auditing & Inspection.
• 4 years’ experience presenting to customers and management with minimal oversight.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Florida is $67,000 - $124,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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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