Title:  ​​Specialist, Integration/Test Engineering, Aircraft Communication Systems​

Job Title: ​​Specialist, Integration/Test Engineering, Aircraft Communication Systems​ 

Job Code: 17502

Job Location: Offutt AFB, NE (Responsibilities must be performed on-site.) 

Job Schedule: 5/8 Work Schedule – (Monday thru Friday) 

Job Description:  

L3Harris is seeking a RC-135 Communication Systems Integration/Test Engineering Specialist for our location at Offutt AFB, Nebraska providing maintenance, test, sustainment, and subject matter expertise on extremely complex airborne and ground-based communication systems for the RC-135 fleet.  These include: 

• Possess excellent communications skills - instruct and assist in-person, via phone, and/or email 

• Thorough knowledge of TCAS, IFF, all aircraft performance related computers, Stellar/Inertial systems , Angle of Attack Transmitter, Autothrottles, Autopilot, Cockpit Voice Recorder, GPS, RADAR, and Flight Instrument Systems and Indicators. 

• Demonstrate understanding of wiring diagrams to isolate and correct malfunctions with Control, Data Input, and Data Outputs for each of the previously mentioned systems. 

• Knowledge of Fuel, Hydraulic, and LOX system indications and signal flow 

• Operate and troubleshoot commercial and military communication systems 

• Perform radio front panel and remote loading, configuration, and operation 

• Properly configure crypto transfer devices and demonstrate proper usage 

• Troubleshoot Antennae, RF distribution, diplexers, and RF switches 

• Operate, update, and configure support PCs 

• Operate and repair digital and analog interphone networks 

Qualifications:  

• Previously qualified to operate/sustain large aircraft flight control, instrumentation and communication systems within the last 2 years 

• Experience with commercial and military broadband communication systems 

• Education and years of experience  

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience  

• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience 

• Or 8 years of prior related experience 

• Active Secret Clearance or equivalent with the ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance within the first year 

• Work non-standard hours depending upon customer mission requirements 

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. up to 5% of the time and climb ladders daily 

• Prioritize work tasks based upon operational needs 

• Ability to instruct others on communication systems configuration, operations, and troubleshooting 

• Worldwide deployable up to 20% of the time 

Preferred Additional Skills: 

• RC-135 avionics and communications operation/sustainment experience 

• Familiarity with signal generators, spectrum analyzers and other advanced test equipment 

• DoD IAT level I certified 

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance