Title:  Senior Associate, Network Plan Engineer - Melbourne, FL

Job Title: Network Planning Engineer

Job Code: 29458

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Description:

L3Harris is looking for a RF Tier 2 Network Operations Engineer who will support Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs. This individual will be a key member of the Network Operations Control Center (NOCC) supporting a geographically dispersed field team located throughout North America.  The RF Tier 2 Network Operations Engineer will directly interface with both internal and external customers and service providers. They will be responsible for providing TDM Tier II level assistance to other subgroups of the FTI program, supporting Operations, managing special projects, resolving issues, and performing on call duties in a 24/7 environment.

Operations Engineering RF Tier 2 Job Description:

• Operation and maintenance of the FTI RF equipment, circuit, and services.
• Proactively engage NOCC technicians to facilitate learning, technical direction,and the flow of RF operations.
• Review network event data and determine causes of alarms and events to conduct efforts to resolve RF issues.
• Scheduling and tracking preventative maintenance on FTI RF CPE and services
• Submits Program Tracking Reports (PTR) for facility, equipment, and service changes.
• Orders replacement parts for repair activities and tracks shipment.
• Assists RF Engineering with new equipment and service installations
• Supports on-call responsibilities and work after-hours as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• Experience in:
  • RF concepts such as RF Transmission Theory, Line-of-Sight Communication, and Modulation/Demodulation
  • FTI implemented microwave radios such as the Aviat Truepoint 5200, Ceragon IP-10/20, Aviat Eclipse and the Siemens Base Station and Subscriber Unit
  • FTI implemented satellite network architecture involving the TMS-3000, Comtech 570 AL satellite modem, and the GDC Minimux
  • FTI DACs and multiplexing equipment

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Demonstrate subject matter expert level knowledge of RF service types, service design, and alarm generation and flow.
• Superior understanding of NAS Operations ticket management and scheduled maintenance processes and procedures.
• Above Average understanding of TDM circuit types in use on the FTI network
• Above Average understanding of FTI tools and software
• Above average understanding of NAS Operations service types and service delivery methods.
• Above average understanding of event and alarm correlation.
• Highly motivated and capable of developing and following detailed procedures and action plans.
• Able to work with minimal supervision, and ability to lead in a team environment.
• Project management skills capable of adhering to deadlines and completions of task according to project schedule.
• Self-driven and resourceful to achieve goals independently, and work well in groups.
• The ability to create and present training documents.
• Have the ability to write technical procedures and bulletins.
• Possess a strong skill set with Microsoft Office software applications.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with other departments supporting