Senior Associate, Integration/Test Engineering, Aircraft Communication Systems

Job Title: Senior Associate, Integration/Test Engineering, Aircraft Communication Systems

Job Code: 17502

Job Location: Offutt AFB, NE (Responsibilities must be performed on-site.)

Job Schedule: 5/8 Work Schedule - (Monday thru Friday)

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a RC-135 Communication Systems Integration/Test Engineering Specialist for our location at Offutt AFB, Nebraska providing maintenance, test, sustainment, and subject matter expertise on extremely complex airborne and ground-based communication systems for the RC-135 fleet. These include:

• Possess excellent communications skills - instruct and assist in-person, via phone, and/or email

• Thorough knowledge of TCAS, IFF, all aircraft performance related computers, Stellar/Inertial systems , Angle of Attack Transmitter, Autothrottles, Autopilot, Cockpit Voice Recorder, GPS, RADAR, and Flight Instrument Systems and Indicators.

• Demonstrate understanding of wiring diagrams to isolate and correct malfunctions with Control, Data Input, and Data Outputs for each of the previously mentioned systems.

• Knowledge of Fuel, Hydraulic, and LOX system indications and signal flow

• Operate and troubleshoot commercial and military communication systems

• Perform radio front panel and remote loading, configuration, and operation

• Properly configure crypto transfer devices and demonstrate proper usage

• Troubleshoot Antennae, RF distribution, diplexers, and RF switches

• Operate, update, and configure support PCs

• Operate and repair digital and analog interphone networks

Qualifications:

• Previously qualified to operate/sustain large aircraft flight control, instrumentation and communication systems within the last 2 years

• Experience with commercial and military broadband communication systems

• Education and years of experience

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience

• Or 6 years of prior related experience

• Active Secret Clearance or equivalent with the ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance within the first year

• Work non-standard hours depending upon customer mission requirements

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. up to 5% of the time and climb ladders daily

• Prioritize work tasks based upon operational needs

• Ability to instruct others on communication systems configuration, operations, and troubleshooting

• Worldwide deployable up to 20% of the time

Preferred Additional Skills:

• RC-135 avionics and communications operation/sustainment experience

• Familiarity with signal generators, spectrum analyzers and other advanced test equipment

• DoD IAT level I certified

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance