Job ID:  17502

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

Location: 

Offutt AFB, NE, US, 68113

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 

 

 

 


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