Field Service technician

About the role

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 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Responsibilities

• Repair, Test and Maintain Wescam MX-20/25 sensor systems in accordance with pre-established processes, while adhering to customer deadlines.
• Become proficient in troubleshooting, repair, and servicing of Wescam MX-20/25 systems within 90 days.
• Knowledge and application of troubleshooting electronics and mechanical systems, customer service skills and being a part of a motivated and diverse team.
• Support various U.S. Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and DOD Military customers by repairing mission critical Wescam sensor systems.
• Provide Wescam Training to customers on MX-20/25 operations and operator-level maintenance procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 3 years of prior related experience.
• 5+ years’ experience as an electro-mechanical technician on products that are similar in complexity, a successful track record of career growth over time and prior experience servicing systems in the field and in the factory.
• 4 years’ experience with electronic and mechanical test equipment is required.
• 4 years’ experience troubleshooting and repairing problems related to product aircraft integration, electronics and mechanical systems, down to the line replaceable unit level and work with Quality & Manufacturing Engineering to take corrective actions.
• 4 years prior FSR experience in both CONUS and OCONUS repair assignments and tasks, is desired. Equivalent military experience would be considered.

Qualifications

• Normal work shift is 9/80 schedule (40 hours/week). Must be available to provide occasional off hour or weekend tasks in support of the customer requirements, as needed.
• Willingness & ability to support assignments at OCONUS sites for short-term deployment periods is required.
• May be required to travel to other international sites. Performs work-related duties in extreme environments and difficult living conditions.
• Must be willing and physically able to work outdoors in environmental conditions with temperatures in excess of 120 degrees.
• Employment is contingent upon meeting all medical requirements for overseas assignment including comprehensive post-offer medical examination.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher is preferred.
• Special Operations, AFSOC, DOD, Airborne Law Enforcement or other similar experience is desired.
• 4 years’ experience with MS Office applications including Word and Excel is required as well as with specialized software test programs.
• 4 years’ experience communicating clearly (written and verbal) with technical and non-technical customers (internal/external).
• Direct experience with systems integration, software, optical, and electro-mechanical systems is preferred. Previous work experience with aircraft, tower, or aerostat-based MX-20/25 sensor systems is highly desired.
• Familiarity with government contracting is preferred but not required.
• Previous experience communicating with contacts, within and outside the department, on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring explanation or interpretation to reach an understanding/agreement.
• Previous success working under limited supervision or autonomously.
• Previous experience successfully prioritizing and managing multiple projects at one time. This would include proven, acute attention to detail & excellent organizational skills.

Working Conditions

• Considerable time standing, bending, twisting, bending, and kneeling while building a variety of assemblies.
• Lifting 50 pounds occasionally and reaching for items on shelves.
• Working with general manufacturing hand tools, computers and electronic troubleshooting tools such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, power supplies.
• Use of basic hand tools for mechanical assembly, metalworking machines and precision measuring and testing instruments.
• This position will require the ability to travel. Up to 50% travel may be required.
• Work may be conducted onsite at the customer location, flight line, aviation hangar, test facility, in the field or in a manufacturing/test environment.
• Must be able to work in fast-paced, schedule driven environment, without sacrificing product quality. Ability to logically address, analyze, and resolve problems.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $50,000 - $75,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is 9/80 1st Shift.