Title:  Specialist, Field Test Engineer

Job Title: Specialist, Field Test Engineering

Job Code: 28293

Job Location: Ashburn, VA

Job Description:  

L3Harris is looking for a Field Technician to support multiple programs as part of our Flight Test and Field Service team.  You will support a variety of events in a lab setting and in the field.  You will be responsible for providing technical support for various efforts involving ground support systems, aircraft systems and flight testing.  This position requires a mechanically proficient self-starter that is motivated to contribute to mission success.

Essential Functions:

• Hands on technical support during flight test events.
• Assist various engineering teams with product design, development, testing and troubleshooting.
• Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS up to 50% of the time.
• Occasionally work long hours (12+) in hot/cold environments.
• Occasionally work holidays, weekends and short notice travel.
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with a variety of stakeholders – Internal, Commercial and Government.
• 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:

• Graduate Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience OR Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 4 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.
• 2+ years’ experience in a field service or aircraft maintenance role with hands on hardware experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Effective communication skills in a collaborative team environment.
• Experience generating work summary and discrepancy reports.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Military experience.
• Aviation / UAS Experience.
• Familiarity with software products such as but not limited to: Microsoft Office, TFTP32, Treater, PuTTY, Notepad++, WinSCP, FileZilla, Winmerge, Google Earth Pro, ArcGIS, Falcon view etc.
• Familiarity with basic computer networking.
• Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams.
• Experience with OSHA requirements and ESD best practices.

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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.