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Specialist, Quality Engineering

Tucson, Arizona
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

This position will require the ideal candidate to constantly develop and become a more involved and qualified inspector. The inspector will learn the aspects related to this position that the company expects through classroom training and followed up by on-the -job training.

The employee will be expected to use aircraft related maintenance manuals, company manuals and Federal Regulations to ensure the aircraft maintained remain airworthy and safe for the operation in any environment required to meet the needs of our customers. Upon successful completion of training, the technician will be guided through the requirements of their current position.

Essential Functions:

  • Available to work any shift or split shift and weekends as required.
  • CONUS and OCONUS deployments will be required.
  • OCONUS Operations requires working up to 12 hours a day, 7 days a week sometimes in austere environments.
  • Ensure personnel follow company policies, OSHA (when applicable) and best practices for a safe work environment.
  • Understand a Quality Management System and how it impacts our employees.
  • Inspectors may travel as part of a maintenance recovery team.
  • When required, work as an aircraft maintenance technician.
  • Qualified to work with job related hazardous materials.
  • Willing and able to conduct specialty on the job training as the student or instructor.
  • Read, write, speak and understand English.
  • Current civilian driver’s license, and be able to obtain and maintain a government flight line driver’s license.
  • Able to obtain and maintain a DoW issued Secret security clearance.
  • Requires Airframe and Powerplant certificate (A&P), with Inspection Authorization (IA) verifiable with FAA.
  • Comply with OSHA requirements 29 CFR 1910.
  • Other tasks as assigned or needed.

Qualifications:

  • Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience OR 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
  • Minimum of five (5) years aircraft maintenance experience as an FAA A&P.
  • Demonstrated capability working in MS Windows based environments.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of military (day or night) flight line operations.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of aircraft technical orders/job guides/publications-read, interpret, follow and comprehend schematic diagrams, drawings, charts and technical publications.
  • Demonstrated experience completing, maintaining, and researching aircraft records.
  • Demonstrated familiarity with 14 CFR Part 43, 65, 91, and 145.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Active DoW Secret security clearance.
  • Experience managing aircraft maintenance Logs and records.
  • 1 year demonstrated quality assurance experience.
  • Previous leadership experience.
  • Gulfstream trained maintenance technician.

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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.

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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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