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Senior Associate, Network Planning Engineer (Melbourne, FL)

Melbourne, Florida
Full Time On-site
  • Assist in the operation and maintenance of the Network Optical Backbone SONET equipment, RF Microwave radios, FTI Satellite equipment and Time-Division Multiplexing (TDM) circuits.
  • Review network event data and determine causes of alarms and events to conduct efforts to resolve network event issues.
  • Schedule, track, and perform maintenance on FTI Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) and services.
  • Submits Program Tracking Reports (PTR) for facility, equipment, and service changes.
  • Partner with the Tier 1 team to help facilitate learning, technical direction, and the flow of operations, and assist in creating detailed documentation for technical and training purposes.
  • Orders replacement parts for repair activities and tracks shipment.
  • Periodically supports on-call responsibilities and work after-hours as required.
  • Assist Operations Management with daily and monthly Metrics reporting.
  • Engineer responsible for Satellite Gateway Moves and Satellite Flyaway Deployments.
  • Ability to obtain a FAA Public Trust Clearance

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience with RF Microwave radios / hardware and waveguide.
  • Experience with change management, network management, and network technology experience.
  • Experience as a NOS working in the FTI PNOCC troubleshooting all aspects of the FTI/FAA communications network infrastructure.
  • Knowledge FTI/FAA communications network infrastructure.
  • General understanding of NAS Operations ticket management, maintenance processes and procedures, NAS Operations service types and service delivery methods.
  • Experience creating and presenting training documents and technical procedures.
  • Proficient with RF concepts (RF Transmission Theory, Line -of-Sight Communication, FTI Satellite Network Architecture)

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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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