Title:  Specialist, Network Planning Engineer (CPE) - Melbourne, FL

Job Title: Specialist, Network Planning Engineer (Customer Premise Equipment)

Job Code: 27120

Job Location: Melbourne, FL (100% Onsite)

Job Description:

L3Harris is a global leader in technology and communications that supports critical missions and operations. We are committed to innovation, excellence, and delivering high-impact solutions to our clients. This role will be part of the Mission Networks Sector which focuses on providing customers with a large-scale, platform-agnostic prime solutions for safety-critical and highly secure network infrastructure and enterprise systems.  Our goal is to provide resilient, secure, and tailored mission critical network solutions.  Join us and be part of a team that is making a difference! 

Job Description:

Are you a motivated individual looking to advance your career in a dynamic and innovative environment? L3Harris is seeking a Network Planning Engineer to support the FAA/FTI program.   As a CPE Engineer at L3Harris, you will play a key role in supporting innovative network solutions. You will work on multiple programs and initiatives, collaborating with internal and external teams to plan and design customer premise equipment for the Telecommunication Infrastructure Replacement (TIR) project. Your efforts will ensure the successful implementation of equipment and services deliverables for the FTI Network.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Contribute to mission-critical operations and make a real difference.
• Innovative Environment: Work with the latest technologies and be part of a forward-thinking team.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Collaborative Culture: Engage with a supportive and collaborative team.

Essential Functions:

• Develop comprehensive plans and designs for customer premise equipment to support the RTIR project.
• Manage the CPE design release and implementation schedule for over one thousand sites, ensuring timely execution.
• Interface and coordinate with implementation engineering groups to meet project requirements and delivery dates.
• Maintain the operational excellence of network systems and components during project execution.
• Monitor equipment and material inventory availability, providing accurate forecasting for purchase planning.
• Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and network optimization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Knowledge of engineering drawings, technical procedures, and telecommunications industry standards, including CISCO routers and IP technologies.
• Strong project management skills and ability to adhere to deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with network vendors (Cisco, Juniper, Fujitsu, Ciena, RAD).
• Familiarity with database modeling software (MetaSolv) and tools like AutoCAD, DICE, PDM, ClearQuest.
• CCNA Certification or equivalent Cisco equipment work experience.