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Sr. Specialist, Field Engineer-DLA

Nashville, Tennessee; Hurlburt Field, Florida
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

The Sr. Specialist, Field Engineer, acts as our company’s field representative at critical and highly sensitive base and remote locations, including customer and supplier facilities.  This vital role supports hardware and software installation, as well as configuration and troubleshooting on complex integrated network systems.  The Field Engineer supports regular, special, and integrated system test programs, including scenario-based testing, developmental testing (DT) and operational testing (OT) at company and customer locations.  The Field Engineer is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) representing customer requirements in L3Harris ForceX’s Agile/Scrum software development cycle and constantly maintains ForceX’s exceptional reputation through positive customer interaction.  The Senior Specialist Field Engineer is a highly skilled and experienced individual contributor working autonomously and on complex assignments to achieve operational targets, which have moderate impact on the overall achievement of results for the team.

Essential Functions:

This FSE will support the Products division in multiple roles: 

1) Provide on-site support for the installation, integration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of cUAS systems.

2) Conduct system testing, diagnostics, and repairs to ensure optimal performance.

3) Deliver comprehensive training to end-users and operators on the proper use and maintenance of cUAS equipment. 

4) Collaborate with engineering and support teams to resolve complex technical issues and facilitate continuous improvement of cUAS systems.                                                                                  

5) Stay current with the latest advancements in cUAS technology and best practices.6) Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, security, and operational protocols.    

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.
  • Secret Clearance required
  • 3+ years of experience with:
    • cUAS technologies or similar defense/security systems
    • Diagnostic tools and test equipment
    • Military standards and technical documentation
    • Assisting in the development of test cases to properly validate software features
    • Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with customers and team members.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent, with a minimum of 10 years prior related experience or 2-year post-Secondary/Associate’s degree with 6 years of prior related experience
  • Holder of a Department of Defense Security Clearance (or ability to obtain one) required
  • Experience with related technologies such as radar systems, electronic warfare, or surveillance systems.
  • Two (2) or more years of experience troubleshooting technical and/or software products required
  • Appropriate technology industry certifications such as CompTIA’s A+/Network+/Security+/Server+, Cisco CCNA/CCDA, Microsoft MTA/MCSA, etc. strongly preferred

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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.

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.

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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