UAS Test Field Technician - D

L3Harris Technologies; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Agile Development Group (ADG) seeks a Field Technician to support flight test and end-user training for unmanned aircraft systems. You will bridge engineering and end-users, performing maintenance, setup, and troubleshooting across lab and field environments.

The role emphasizes organization, communication, and problem-solving, with exposure to test events, equipment prep, and customer support. Travel and long shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree may substitute with experience.
• Active security clearance required (US Secret).
• Experience with UAS operations and field service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical support during flight test events.
• Assist engineering teams with design, development, testing and troubleshooting.

Skills

Military experience

UAS operations

Test range operations

Troubleshooting

Field service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or higher

Active US 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: UAS Field Technician

Job Number: 42867

Job Location: Ashburn, VA

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 Agile Development Group (ADG) is seeking a Field Technician to join our Flight Test and Evaluation team supporting our family of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The Field Technician plays a critical hands‑on role in developmental flight testing, as well as end‑user integration and training. Operating across lab and field environments, the Field Technician is the primary interface between engineering teams and end‑users to ensure mission success.

This is a mission-focused, highly technical position requiring excellent organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills. The role includes event planning, system preparation, troubleshooting, maintenance, training and customer support. The position requires the ability to work independently or as part of a dynamic team under varying environmental conditions.

Essential Functions

• Provides hands‑on technical support during flight test events.
• Assist various engineering teams with product design, development, testing and troubleshooting.
• Support developmental flight testing of autonomous unmanned aircraft and serve as a primary contributor to test event success.
• Perform system assembly, inspection, setup/configuration, preflight checkouts, and all maintenance actions to ensure system readiness.
• Set up, configure, operate, and troubleshoot ground control stations, antenna systems, and test support equipment, including software/firmware updates and configuration management.
• Provide first‑level customer support for end‑users via remote and on‑site methods, including issue resolution, escalation to engineering, and post‑event follow‑up.
• Train end‑users in the maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting of UAS, associated user interfaces, and proprietary software; ensure user proficiency and understanding.
• Prepare, configure, test, and ship equipment in advance of test events; coordinate field logistics and ensure readiness for deployment.
• Serve as the face of L3Harris to customers, end‑users, and test range personnel; maintain professional and effective relationships in all interactions.
• Work collaboratively with engineering teams to provide critical feedback from lab and field experiences and participate in product development and engineering meetings.
• Prioritize and manage tasks across multiple programs, support logistics, and coordinate field operations as needed.
• Occasionally work 12+ hour shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on short notice as operational demands require.
• Ability to move 51 lbs. unassisted or 100 lbs. as part of a two‑person team.
• Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS up to 50% of the time.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience OR 2 years post‑Secondary/Associate’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• Active US secret security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Military experience.
• Experience with UAS operations, aviation fundamentals, mission planning, and test range operations.
• Experience in a high‑tempo, high‑consequence environment.
• Experience generating work summary and discrepancy reports.
• Experience monitoring telemetry data and supporting operational or developmental test events; participating in and contribute to test briefings and debriefings.
• OSHA requirements and ESD best practices familiarity.
• 2+ years’ experience in a field service of aircraft or UAS operations or maintenance, with hands on hardware experience.
• Strong hands‑on mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills, including basic computer networking and the ability to understand schematic diagrams.
• Ability to work both independently in the field and as part of a collaborative team in a fast‑paced, mission‑focused environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks across multiple projects and programs.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; experience briefing and debriefing technical information to diverse groups.
• Experience supporting logistics and coordination for field operations.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia (Greater D.C. area) is $36.06 MIN - $66.83 MAX. 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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