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Job Title: Specialist, Field Test Engineering

Job Code: 28293

Job Location: Ashburn, VA

Job Description: 

L3Harris is looking for a Field Technician to support multiple programs as part of our Flight Test and Field Service team.  You will support a variety of events in a lab setting and in the field.  You will be responsible for providing technical support for various efforts involving ground support systems, aircraft systems and flight testing.  This position requires a mechanically proficient self-starter that is motivated to contribute to mission success.

Essential Functions:

• Hands on technical support during flight test events.
• Assist various engineering teams with product design, development, testing and troubleshooting.
• Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS up to 50% of the time.
• Occasionally work long hours (12+) in hot/cold environments.
• Occasionally work holidays, weekends and short notice travel.
• Communicate effectively and coordinate with a variety of stakeholders – Internal, Commercial and Government.
• Active US DOD TOP SECRET security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship. Onboarding is contingent upon clearance received/approved.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted or 100 lbs. as part of a two-person team.

Qualifications:

• Graduate Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience OR Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience OR High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience .
• Active US DOD TOP SECRET or TS/SCI security clearance.  Onboarding is contingent upon clearance received/approved.
• 2+ years’ experience in a field service or aircraft maintenance role with hands on hardware experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Effective communication skills in a collaborative team environment.
• Experience generating work summary and discrepancy reports.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Military experience.
• Aviation / UAS Experience.
• Familiarity with software products such as but not limited to: Microsoft Office, TFTP32, Treater, PuTTY, Notepad++, WinSCP, FileZilla, Winmerge, Google Earth Pro, ArcGIS, Falcon view etc.
• Familiarity with basic computer networking.
• Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams.
• Experience with OSHA requirements and ESD best practices.

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In compliance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $75,000 - $139,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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