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

Job Title: Specialist, Network Planning Engineer (Telco)

Job Code: 27124

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. In this role, you will play a crucial part in evaluating, planning, and implementing cutting-edge telecommunications network designs tailored to FAA mission-critical needs. You will be at the forefront of replacing legacy copper-based systems with advanced technologies, creating scalable and optimized telco architectures, and documenting solutions that support engineering and NOC operations. Collaborate with internal and external teams, work independently on high-impact projects, and lead proof-of-concept efforts for emerging services.

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:

• Assess telecommunications technologies and design solutions to ensure alignment with the FAA/FTI network’s critical infrastructure and service requirements.
• Architect and engineer next-generation telco services to replace legacy copper-based solutions with modern, scalable alternatives.
• Deliver tailored network implementations that meet dynamic customer requirements and long-term strategic objectives.
• Establish and apply best practices in network design, capacity planning, and service continuity to support mission-critical operations.
• Oversee the telco design release lifecycle to ensure timely execution and alignment with program milestones.

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.
• WAN Telecommunications networking experience.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Ability to obtain security clearance.
• Strong skill set with Microsoft Office software applications.
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and support Ethernet and TDM network infrastructures.
• Knowledge of telecommunications carrier ordering systems and processes.
• Experience with database modeling software such as MetaSolv.