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Specialist, Integration & Test Engineer

Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

L3Harris is seeking an Integration/Test Engineering Specialist for RC-135 Mission Systems at our Offutt AFB, Nebraska location 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.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Able to work variable shifts depending upon mission requirements.
  • Must be worldwide deployable with the ability to travel up to 40% of the time.
  • Ability to climb ladders daily and lift to 50 lbs., 5% of the time.
  • Position will require occasional work in very close quarters as part of system installation or integration testing.
  • Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

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.
  • Must have an active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI within the first year.
  • Must be a US Citizen.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Active Top-Secret Clearance.
  • Familiarity with signal generators, spectrum analyzers and other advanced test equipment.
  • Broadband and voice communications experience.
  • Qualified to maintain RC-135 mission systems within the last 2 years.
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification.
  • Build, repair, re-pin, test various cable types.
  • Proven ability to diagnose and resolve integration issues across hardware and software boundaries.

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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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