Lead, Field Engineering
Palm Bay, Florida
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Job Title: Lead, Field Engineering
Job Code: 18779
Job Location: Palm Bay, FL
Work Schedule: 9x80
Job Description:
L3Harris Corporation is seeking a lead field engineer to support both CONUS and OCONUS installations of large strategic satcom antenna terminals. This position requires familiarity with the integration of RF components for a large program for a Communication Systems portfolio of program in Brevard County, Florida. This is an opportunity to take on unique challenges, expand your skills and experience, and contribute to mission critical systems solutions that keep our war fighters safe.
Essential Functions:
- Site integration lead for installation of large strategic satcom antenna terminals
- Lead a team of approximately 8 technicians on field installations at both CONUS and OCONUS military bases
- Work cross functionally with multi-disciplinary team to properly plan for successful installations:
- Site surveys
- Engineering request for materials
- Logistics/coordination of delivery of materials to site
- Subcontractor agreements and coordination of events
- Coordination with customer on site
- Reach back to in-country support for status reporting of weekly progress
- Interpreting, updating/redlining engineering drawings and bill of materials
- Dynamic planning around work stoppages to maintain mission schedule
- Deconflict logistics issues while in field
- Cost account management of budget/schedule
- Support/lead fly-away tech assists repairing/refurbishing large satellite antenna systems and ancillary equipment
- Identifying process improvements for streamlining installation process
- Troubleshoot installation issues (mechanical/electrical)
- Support preliminary/critical design reviews for hardware development
- Interface with systems integration test engineers for proper handoff of antenna systems for onsite acceptance testing
- Preparation of manufacturing/integration work instructions
- Support any design considerations for tooling/test fixtures
- Development of Basis of Estimates (BOE’s) for bid and proposal activities
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
- Possess or have the ability to obtain U.S. DoD Secret Clearance or higher
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Strong knowledge of satcom antenna systems and RF architecture
- Strong knowledge of mechanical/electrical systems
- Hands-on in the manufacturing of electronics for military and government systems is preferred
- Working knowledge of IPC/J-STD workmanship requirements. Specifically, IPC-A600, IPC-6012/6013, as well as MIL-Spec-55110 and MIL-Spec-31032
- Knowledge of metrology or use of a theodolite
- Experience working with manufacturing of circuit card assemblies
- Experience working with antennas and integrated RF Systems
- Experience with RF test equipment
- Integrated Product Team Lead experience a bonus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office® applications to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio
- Excellent organizational and record keeping skills
- Ability to travel to military bases both CONUS and OCONUS
- Ability to work without any onsite supervision
- Ability to work overtime
- Ability to be on field assignment for consecutive months
- Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
- Ability to operate heavy machinery (forklifts, etc)
- Ability to lift > 32 lbs
- Ability to work in tight/confined spaces
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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