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Sr. Specialist, Field Engineering

Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana

Job ID 17088
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Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Field Engineering

Job Code: 17088

Job Location: Barksdale AFB, LA

Job Description:

L3Harris is looking for a Field Service Engineer station at Barksdale AFB, LA responsible for supporting the Customer in the operation and maintenance of the AN/ALQ-172(V)2 system on the Aircraft.

Essential Functions:

  • Support the onsite Customer in the testing, troubleshooting, checkout and limited repair of Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) of AN/ALQ-172(V)2 system as well as test equipment integrity.
  • Support AN/ALQ-172(V)2 Test Program Sets used to complete annual B-52 end to end testing
  • Ensure equipment is restored to serviceable condition before it is returned to the aircraft or supply
  • Ensure thorough engineering analysis to ensure that only unserviceable LRUs are returned to the Depot Maintenance Facility for repair.
  • Accomplish commodity level Time Compliance Technical Orders on AN/ALQ-172(V)2 LRUs
  • Assist maintenance in troubleshooting AN//ALQ-172(V)2 System Aircraft wiring problems
  • Provide training to assist government personnel in upgrade, on the job training and system knowledge on AN/ALQ-172(V)2 system
  • Ensure all foreign objects are removed from inside LRUs prior to assembly
  • Able to communicate effectively and clearly to identify hardware and software problems which cannot be resolved locally to the Engineering staff at the Clifton NJ facility
  • Able to collaborate with the Customer on day-to-day activities and resolve any conflicts.  Maintain Customer focus.
  • Able to establish effective communication processes with the Customer.
  • Develop, collect, and maintain metrics as to the repairs performed, Cannot Duplicates, failure mode and corrective action, Not Repairable This Station (NRTS), Etc.  A report listing all repairs by serial number will be provided on a monthly basis.
  • Able to be flexible with work schedule to maintain aircraft mission readiness. 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
  • Detailed knowledge and understanding of AN/ALQ-172(V)2 system intermediate level maintenance involving Shop Replaceable Units (SRU)s with ability to evaluate their performance.
  • Possess a minimum of 8 years’ experience on AN/ALQ-172(V)2 system intermediate level repair with current experience within the last 2 years. Performance level must be met on 1st day of contract performance period with no training required.
  • Must have detailed knowledge of AN/ALQ-172(V)2 Operational Flight Program/Emitter Identification Data software and ability to detect system problems caused by the software.
  • Must have detailed knowledge of AN/ALQ-172(V)2 jamming techniques and the ability to evaluate internal system interaction and operation in order to resolve signal output problems.
  • Must have knowledge and experience of utilization, interaction, and testing using the AN/USM-464A or equivalent with AN/ALQ-172(V)2 TPS/TPIH, AN/ALM-252, and, PYM-1 CAPRE, or equivalent PC or Laptop, with Forcing Function Status Display Enhanced Diagnostics software.
  • Knowledge of training methods to assist supervisors with upgrade, OJT, and systems knowledge training on AN/ALQ-172(V)2 system and support equipment.
  • Security Clearance required upon hire:   Secret
  • Security Clearance required for role:  Secret

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Able to work independently with minimum direction
  • Knowledge of MS Office applications including MS Word and MS Excel
  • Knowledge in test equipment operation and maintenance

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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