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Specilaist Field Engineering (Radar System Maintenance) Colorado Springs (Secret)

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Job ID 17179
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Job Title: Specialist, Field Engineering (Radar System Maintenance)

Job Code: 17179

Job Location: Colorado Springs

Job Description:

This Field Engineering Specialist position will perform depot maintenance activities in support of the Ground Based Radar Maintenance and Sustainment Service (GMASS) contract. Travel to multiple world-wide locations will be required to perform depot maintenance activities on radar systems; Perimeter Acquisition Radar Attack Characterization System (PARCS) radars and Upgraded Early Warning Radar (UEWR) radars.  

Essential Functions: 

The Field Engineering Specialist duties will include, but are not limited to:

  • Perform Depot-level maintenance and troubleshooting at Radar Sites (PARCS & UEWR)
    • Able to support short notice travel for emergency responses (24-hour response time) to both CONUS and OCONUS locations
    • Perform depot maintenance, preventative maintenance, depot repairs, depot inspections, installation of system upgrades, and support Emergency/Urgent Depot Level Maintenance requests
  • Troubleshoot and repair complex field service issues
    • Apply mechanical/electrical/electronic fundamentals to: Analyze system/electrical/electronic components, software, control systems, interfaces of custom and commercial products used in ground-based radar and communication systems. Use system and circuit analysis techniques to determine failure cause/modes/mechanisms of system/subsystem components. Determine course(s) of action to facilitate repair/modification/replacement of system components to restore system function
    • Conducts extensive investigation to understand root cause of problems. Problems span a wide range of difficult and unique issues across the function and/or business area
    • Interface/coordinate with all engineering disciplines on the program to assist with fault isolation (Requires experience with schematics, logic drawings, layouts, wire lists, and prints)
  • Inspect electrical/electronic equipment, instruments, and systems to make sure they meet safety standards and applicable regulations, and ensure safe working conditions for all team members
  • Ability to provide technical assistance to on-site personnel; over telephone and in person
  • Prepare, write, and review trip documentation to ensure compliance with Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) requirements for delivery
  • Familiar with use of Air Force / Space Force Technical Orders
  • Provide inputs to Technical Order updates as required, develop maintenance procedures, and provide updates to engineering drawings
  • Develop briefings for Leadership, Customer, and end-user sites
  • Maintain professional standards of performance, demeanor, and judgment as detailed in L3Harris Technologies policies and procedures
  • Maintain high ethical standards

Qualifications: 

  • SECRET security clearance required
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. passport required
  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience
  • Experience with electrical and RF test equipment, such as Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, etc. 
  • Previous experience as a Field Engineer or similar role with world-wide travel
  • Able to travel up to 40% of the time
  • Ability to lift 40lb weights

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Specific experience in PARCS & UEWR radar systems, or similar radar systems
  • Ability to set up various test equipment and evaluate the data to use as a troubleshooting aid
  • Possess good written and oral communication skills
  • Possess good decision-making ability and time management skills
  • Very high attention to details
  • Demonstrate strong management / leadership traits; self-motivator, strong interpersonal skills, initiative, team player, independent self-starter, and multi-tasker

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $61,000 - $114,00 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.

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.

By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.

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