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Lead, Systems Engineering - RC135 Raven Simulations Systems 1

Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada

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On the L3Harris team, your job is to secure the world. We don’t work here just for the advanced technology and equipment: We work here because we know what – and who – we’re protecting. From families to the intelligence community, and from our climate to our men and women in uniform – we’re making the world a safer place. Working with the L3Harris's engineering team, you'll join our team of qualified, diverse individuals and work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, global scope, and a collaborative team setting.

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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

    Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineering - RC135 Raven Simulations Systems

    Job Code: 19981

    Job Location: Nellis AFB, NV (On-Site) 

    Job Schedule: 1st Shift M-F 5/8 (Mission dependent)

    Job Description:

    The Lead, Systems Engineer -135 Raven Mission Simulation Systems Lead for our location at Nellis AFB, Nevada, will be responsible for supporting the USAF’s RC-135 mission aircraft and its related ground support systems.  Candidates for the position must already have a thorough understanding of the RC-135 mission, aircraft operational capabilities, employment, crew complements, and various supporting ground mission systems.  The lead develops and implements training scenarios focused on Raven systems and capabilities while interacting with the user during aircrew training events. 

    Essential Functions:

    • Leads support to RC-135 Rivet Joint aircrew during ground training using the MCTS.
    • Develops and implements training scenarios, specializing in basic operator Raven functions while interacting with the user during aircrew training events.
    • Operates the MCTS and associated simulation environment generation processors during mission simulations and DMO events.
    • Makes recommendations to improve scenario generation software and to resolve equipment problems.
    • Maintains the software used to operate the simulator and performs system troubleshooting and repair.
    • Operates the RC-135 Mission Crew Training System (MCTS) and associated simulation scenario generation processors during mission simulations, Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) events, and virtual exercises. 
    • Makes recommendations to improve scenario generation software and to resolve equipment problems. 
    • Maintains the software used to operate the simulator and performs system troubleshooting and repair. 
    • Position requires periodic shift work and occasional weekend work depending on customer tasking.
    • Requires periodic travel up to 10% of the time. Ability to be deployed worldwide.
    • Able to work independently with minimal direction.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s Degree with nine (9) years of prior RC-135 Raven Mission Systems operations experience.
    • Graduate Degree with seven (7) years of prior RC-135 Raven Mission Systems operations experience.
    • In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior RC-135 Raven Mission Systems operations experience.
    • Must have an active Secret DoD Security Clearance at the time of hire with the ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance and successfully pass a CI polygraph within the first year.
    • Ability to obtain Security+ certification or higher within 6 months of hire.
    • Must be a US Citizen.

    Preferred Additional Skills:

    • RC-135V/W Raven Tactical Coordinator qualified, current or previous.
    • RC-135 mission trainer operations and capabilities experience.
    • USAF weapon systems tactics and employment experienced/qualified.
    • Familiarity with Distributed Mission Operations (DMO).
    • Familiarity with LINUX and UNIX-based operating systems.
    • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

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    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.

    By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

    L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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