Title:  Specialist, Field Flight Test Engineer

Job Title: Specialist, Field Flight Test Engineering

Job Code: 30789

Job Location: Ashburn, VA

Job Description:  

L3Harris Agile Development Group is seeking a Field Service Representative (FSR) to join our Test and Evaluation team supporting our family of autonomous unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The FSR plays a critical hands-on role in both developmental flight test events and end-user integration, testing, and training events. Operating across lab and field environments, the FSR 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 system preparation, troubleshooting, maintenance, customer support, and training. The position requires up to 50% travel (Continental United States (CONUS) with potential for occasional Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS)) and the ability to work independently or as part of a dynamic team under varying environmental conditions.

Essential Functions:

• 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.
• Monitor telemetry displays and execute procedures during test missions; participate in and contribute to test briefings and debriefings.
• 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.
• Use basic computer networking and ability to read and understand schematic diagrams.
• Work ndependently in the field and/or as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; experience briefing and debriefing technical information to diverse groups.
• Work 12+ hour shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on short notice as operational demands require.
• Travel up to 50% CONUS with the potential for OCONUS travel (~1 week/year).
• Active US DOD TOP SECRET security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship. Onboarding is contingent upon clearance received/approved.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted or 100 lbs. as part of a two-person team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience OR Graduate Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience OR High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Active US DOD TOP SECRET or TS/SCI security clearance.  Onboarding is contingent upon clearance received/approved.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience supporting logistics and coordination for field operations.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in role requiring hands-on mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills, including networking fundamentals.
• Experience with software configuration management, firmware updates, file management, and relevant software tools (e.g., Notepad++, PuTTY, WinSCP, FileZilla, MobaXterm, Wireshark, Microsoft Office).

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks across multiple projects and programs.
• Experience with UAS operations, aviation fundamentals, mission planning, and test range operations.
• Experience in a high-tempo, high-consequence environment.
• Demonstrated ability to train and support end-users in complex system operation and maintenance.
• Experience generating work summary and discrepancy reports.
• Practical experience monitoring telemetry data and supporting operational or developmental test events.
• Experience collaborating with engineering teams to provide feedback and suggest improvements for system effectiveness.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with customers and end-users; ability to act as a professional representative of the company.
• Creative problem-solving skills and ability to develop innovative solutions to field issues.
• OSHA requirements and ESD best practices familiarity.

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In compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $75,000 - $139,000. 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.