L3 Harris 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 sup... more details
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L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.
Job Title: Field Technician
Job Code: 10796
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 engineers with product design, development and testing
- Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS up to 50% of the time
- Occasionally work long hours (12+) in hot/cold environments
- Occasionally work holidays and weekends
- Communicate effectively and coordinate with a variety of stakeholders – Internal, Commercial and Government
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted or 100 lbs. as part of a two-person team
Qualifications:
- Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience
- Or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
- Active US DOD Secret Security clearance
- 2+ years experience in an FSR type role or hands on with hardware
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Active US DOD TOP SECRET security clearance
- Military experience
- Aviation / UAS Experience
- Familiarity with software products such as but not limited too: Microsoft Office, TFTP32, TeraTerm, PuTTY, Notepad++, WinSCP, Filezilla, Winmerge, Google Earth Pro, ArcGIS, Falconview etc.
- Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams
- Experience with OSHA requirements and ESD best practices
- Effective communication skills in a collaborative team environment
- Experience generating work summary and descrepancy reports
- Excellent organizational skills
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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