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Aircraft Maintenance E (Lead Avionics Technician)

Tucson, Arizona

Job ID 17275
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Our Business and Operations team has an unwavering focus on our commitment to excellence in everything we do. They’re the backbone of our ability to deliver mission solutions with speed, innovation and flawless execution.

  • Full Time
  • Level: Experienced
  • Location: On Site
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  • Technical

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My favorite part of working for L3Harris is knowing that the parts that I procure go into products that help save lives.

Lizzie, Procurement Associate, Rochester, NY

L3Harris Work Perks

  • Health

    • Medical with a High Deductible and traditional PPO plan options, as well as, vision and a full array of supplemental health benefits
    • A doctors' service to help with referrals and second opinions for you, your family, and parents
  • Family

    • 4 weeks of paid parental leave for moms and dads
    • Fertility treatment
    • Subsidized backup childcare and eldercare
    • Adoption assistance - $5,000 per adoption/$15,000 per employee
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Job Description

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: Aircraft Maintenance E (Lead Avionics Technician) 

Location: Tucson, AZ

Summary:

The Aircraft Maintenance E be technically qualified as a subject matter expert (SME) in the field of Avionics Systems maintenance including logistics/supply functions necessary to support those operations. Must be able to perform a variety of duties to provide technical support to the customer at  multiple locations.  Possesses in-depth knowledge and skill in the repair, maintenance, EA-37B/G550 electronic equipment.  Maintains, repairs, tests and/or calibrates various types of aircraft electronic equipment.  Applies technical knowledge of electronic principles and strong knowledge in troubleshooting techniques to determine mission equipment malfunctions and restore aircraft mission systems to full operational status.  Performs work in accordance with technical manuals, schematics, engineering drawings, and written/verbal instructions. Possesses strong communication skills to enable liaison with maintenance and operations personnel at all levels and lead/train inexperienced combat systems technicians.  Meets worldwide immunization and deployment requirements and is eligible for access to required classified material. Performs other assigned duties as required by Management.

Required Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma and a minimum of eight (8) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
  • Strongly prefer experience in directly related operations and maintenance of ISR systems operations and maintenance, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

The following lists the areas of expertise required:

  • Satellite system architectures, time division multiple access protocols, UHF radio frequency transponder and antenna theory.
  • UHF SATCOM system modulation/demodulation techniques, preamplifier, bandpass filter, and diplexer technology.
  • Communications Security (COMSEC) and Transmission Security (TRANSEC) methods and procedures.
  • Computer architectures; computer bus standards including VME, ISA, and PCI; serial and parallel computer interface standards including RS232, RS422, SCSI, IDE, PCMCIA, and IEEE802.3; Wide Area Network (WAN) interface standards and protocols.
  • Software configuration and administration techniques to include Windows 7, Windows server, and Cisco. Extensive knowledge of IBS specific GOTS application including TipoffNT, MarsNT, and GTIW. Electromagnetic inference testing. 

Knowledge of the Big Safari cradle-to- grave systems support and supply chain management processes is desired.  Knowledge of the DIA/DOD rules and regulations for systems security and hardening concepts such as DCID 6/3 is desired. 

Possesses strong communication skills to enable liaison with maintenance and operations personnel at all levels and train inexperienced combat systems technicians.  Meets worldwide immunization and deployment requirements and is eligible for access to required classified material.

This position requires Secret Clearance and the ability to maintain the clearance.

Additional Position Requirements:

  • Must be able to work shifts as assigned and travel as part of a maintenance recovery team as required.  CONUS and OCONUS deployment may be required
  • Must be in good physical condition, and capable of completing/passing a required physical exam and CRC course prior to OCONUS deployment
  • Must be able to work in the established work/living environment, work shift schedules as assigned 7 days a week, 12 hours a day to support mission requirements
  • Must be proficient in using personal computers (PC) with computerized data base management systems in addition to MS Office and MS Project software
  • A valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant License (A&P) is required
  • Must have a working knowledge of the Federal Aviation Regulations and Federal Acquisition Regulations
  • Must have a thorough knowledge of aircraft data and electrical systems
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain in force a valid driver’s license
  • Must obtain a US Passport for deployment purposes

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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