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Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Integration / Test Engineer - RC-135 Aircraft Mission Systems

Job Code: 34838

Job Location: Kadena Air Base, Okinawa Japan

Schedule: (5x8/mission dependent)

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a Sr. Specialist Integration/Test Engineer for RC-135 Mission Systems for our location at Kadena AB, Okinawa Japan to provide immediate impact providing maintenance required to sustain extremely complex airborne and ground-based systems for the RC-135. 

Essential Functions: 

• Operating and sustaining digital/computer-based systems, associated networks, digital and analog audio/interphone and recorder systems
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and software engineers to verify interface compatibility and system performance against mission requirements
• Repairing coax, ethernet, and multi-pin cables and connections
• Utilizing electronic schematic diagrams to troubleshoot and repair digital and analog circuits
• Operating LOS and SATCOM radios in voice, text, and data modes
• Configuring, loading, operating, and maintaining various crypto devices
• Performing configuration, setup, and usage of Data Transfer Devices
• Operating and sustaining various datalinks and broadband communications
• Troubleshooting/Repairing HF, VHF, and UHF receiver/transmitter systems
• Managing system records and coordinating with maintenance supply organizations for requisition, documentation, and turn-in of parts
• Able to work variable shifts
• Must be worldwide deployable with the ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. up to 5% of the time
• Ability to climb ladders daily
• Able to prioritize work tasks based upon operational needs
• Position will require occasional work in very close quarters as part of system installation or integration testing

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with six (6) years of experience operating and sustaining computer systems, communications, and datalinks.
• Graduate Degree with four (4) experience operating and sustaining computer systems, communications, and datalinks.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of ten (10) experience operating and sustaining computer systems, communications, and datalinks.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience maintaining RC-135 mission systems or similar systems within the last 6 years
• Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• Must be a US Citizen
• CompTIA Sec+ certified within the first year

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Familiarity with signal generators, spectrum analyzers and other advanced test equipment
• Broadband and voice communications experience
• Build, repair, re-pin, test various cable types
• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve integration issues across hardware and software boundaries.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills

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