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.