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Lead, Field Engineering

Cape Canaveral, Florida
Full Time On-site

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Job Description

Field Engineering Lead responsible for significant tasks to support installation, grooming, operation, maintenance, and modification of complex electronic systems installed on land and sea-based platforms. The primary work for this position will be as a lead in a strong team supporting the Shipboard Data System installed on US and UK Navy submarines, as well as flight test instrumentation used onboard US and UK Navy ballistic missile submarines for flight test events.

Responsible to run projects and processes within the Cape Canaveral System Test group, achieving operational targets for electronics systems assembly, assessment, testing, and installation for the Navy and other Government customers.  Occasionally support operational Navy testing events as a watch stander providing safety information and data collection.  Responsible to make short-notice independent assessments and decisions for technical areas of responsibility, and during critical and time-sensitive Navy flight tests. Requires the employee to make decisions with matters of significance on a daily basis for the organization.

Assigned tasking requires communication within the Integrated Technical Solutions and Range and Test Solutions groups, as well as coordination with external supporting contractors and Navy customers.  Requires guiding, coaching, and training other employees on areas of responsibility for project execution.  Requires discretion and independent judgement in support of electronics systems, with skills that include general analysis, problem solving, procedure/process development, and innovations.

Requires short and long-distance travel to provide contracted services on a varying schedule.

Requires supporting various tasks at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station when not on travel, to include inventory control, production builds, repairs, systems grooming, on-the-job training, mentoring others, maintaining log books, filing reports, and other tasking as assigned.

Essential Functions:

  • Travel up to 20% of the time to US and UK locations.
  • Ability to climb and work on elevated platforms.
  • Support occasional weekend work.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors Degree and minimum 9 years of prior related experience, or Graduate Degree and minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
  • Ability to obtain a US security clearance.
  • 4 years of experience with analog and digital test equipment to troubleshoot, test and/or validate complex electronic systems.
  • 4 years of experience conducting electronic troubleshooting and repair with quality assurance workmanship skills.
  • 4 years of experience conducting electronic systems installation and testing.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Ability to operate independently.
  • Strong small team management and leadership experience.
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills and the ability to coordinate within the group and with external customers.
  • General analysis, problem solving, and innovation.
  • Ability to review, follow, and provide recommended improvements to documented procedures.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills.

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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