Senior Specialist, Network Planning Engineer

About the role

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and implement wireless network solutions (5G, LTE, Satcom), ensuring reliability, scalability, and security for FAA communications for non-terrestrial solution to disadvantaged sites.
• Analyze system requirements, develop network plans, and assess optimization opportunities for the FTI program.
• Lead network upgrades, migrations, and integration of new technologies in compliance with FAA and L3Harris standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies related to network infrastructure.
• Perform root cause analysis and develop solutions for complex network issues.
• Collaborate closely with program management, FAA stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Maintain documentation, network diagrams, and compliance records.
• Able to obtain FAA Public Trust Clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• 6+ years of relevant network engineering and planning experience (or 4+ years with a Master’s).
• In-depth knowledge of network planning, routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP), TCP/IP, and network security best practices.
• Experience with MPLS, VPNs, voice/data convergence, and legacy telecom technologies (TDM, Frame Relay).
• Familiarity with FAA or federal telecommunications infrastructure preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Network certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP) highly desirable.
• Experience working in FAA or federal aviation environments.
• Understanding of program management and network integration methodologies (e.g., ITIL, Agile).
• Previous FTI or NAS (National Airspace System) support experience.

Benefits

The FTI program provides critical communication services to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), enabling safe and efficient air traffic control across the national airspace.

Pay

Salary range: $120,000 - $150,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off.

Skills

Network certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP) highly desirable.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.