Aircraft Maintenance D - Mission Systems Specialist (Avionics)

About the role

The Mission System Specialist (Avionics Technician) will provide technical support to the customer at a forward operating location. This role requires a deep understanding and proficiency in the repair, maintenance, and operation of mission systems and electronic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
• Meet worldwide immunization and deployment requirements
• Understand satellite system architectures, time division multiple access protocols, UHF radio frequency transponder and antenna theory
• Work with communications security (COMSEC) and transmission security (TRANSEC) methods and procedures
• Apply software configuration and administration techniques including Windows 7, Windows server, and Cisco
• Administer IBS specific GOTS applications such as TipoffNT, MarsNT, and GTIW
• Perform electromagnetic interference testing
• Maintain hand and special tools in a safe and serviceable condition
• Report unserviceable tools and equipment to appropriate parties
• Assist in training newly assigned personnel
• Practice good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention, and safety at all times
• Avoid assisting in aircraft movement flight line FOD prevention walks as required
• Comply with established policies, procedures, and standards
• Read, write, speak, and understand English
• Complete maintenance documentation using required forms
• Discuss discrepancies with aircrews to secure adequate troubleshooting information and flight data
• Assist in servicing aircraft with fuel, oil, grease, hydraulic fluid, air, oxygen, and nitrogen, as needed
• Perform aircraft corrosion control inspections/procedures to include wash, wipe down, polish and vacuum, as needed
• Work shifts as assigned and travel as part of a maintenance recovery team as required. CONUS and OCONUS deployment may be required
• Work in the established work/living environment, work shift schedules as assigned 7 days a week, 12 hours a day to support mission requirements
• Perform other assigned duties as required by Management

Requirements

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-secondary/Associate's Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience
• Ability to complete/pass a required DCMA physical exam and CRC course prior to OCONUS deployment
• Must be a US Citizen
• Valid State Driver’s License

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret security clearance is highly preferred
• Experience in directly related operations and maintenance of ISR systems operations and maintenance
• Knowledge of the DIA/DOD rules and regulations for systems security and hardening concepts such as DCID 6/3 is desired
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Valid US Passport

Benefits

L3Harris is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, financial security, and overall well-being of our employees. This includes:

• Health insurance options
• Pension plan
• Retirement savings plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance programs
• Continuing education and training opportunities

Schedule

Rotating Shifts; 5/8 – Mission Dependent