L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

Specialist - Field Engineering, Avionics

Aviation Operations & Aircraft MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 14

Full-timeFayetteville, NC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree and four years of experience with aircraft avionics operation, troubleshooting, repair, and inspection, or a graduate degree and two years of that experience.
In lieu of a degree, at least eight years of experience with aircraft avionics operation, troubleshooting, repair, and inspection.
Must hold an active Secret clearance at hire and be eligible to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
Must be willing and able to travel 30-50% domestically and internationally.
Must be able to lift, bend, and climb.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office products.
Must have in-depth knowledge of aircraft avionics operation, troubleshooting, repair, and inspection.
Must have experience with a wide range of technical reference material, including commercial/OEM manuals, blueprints, and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

Operate, inspect, maintain, and repair avionics systems and proprietary communication systems on single- and multi-engine aircraft.
Maintain, repair, test, and/or calibrate aircraft electronic equipment and related devices, including transmitters, amplifiers, receivers, RF distribution equipment, computer controllers, and workstations.
Apply knowledge of electronic principles and troubleshooting techniques to diagnose avionics malfunctions and restore aircraft to full operational status.
Install and maintain Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) modifications to aircraft and advise operations and maintenance personnel on their use.
Perform work in accordance with technical manuals, schematics, engineering drawings, and written or verbal instructions.
Apply knowledge of operational procedures, inspection requirements, troubleshooting, and maintenance techniques to aircraft communications/navigation and ancillary electronics systems.
Use aircraft test equipment, technical publications, and schematics.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Title: Specialist, Field Engineer (Avionics)

Job Code: 44984

Job Location: Fayetteville, NC (On-Site)

Job Schedule: 2nd Shift M-F 3:30 PM-11:30 PM

Job Description:

Field Engineering Specialist is responsible for operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of the complete spectrum of avionics systems and proprietary communication systems on various single and multi-engine aircraft.

Essential Functions:

Maintains, repairs, tests and/or calibrates various types of aircraft electronic equipment and related devices such as transmitters, amplifiers, receivers, RF distribution equipment, computer controllers, and workstations.
Applies technical knowledge of electronic principles and strong knowledge in troubleshooting techniques to determine avionics malfunctions and restore aircraft to full operational status.
Installs and maintains Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) modifications to the aircraft and advises operations and maintenance personnel on their use.
Performs work in accordance with technical manuals, schematics, engineering drawings, and written/verbal instructions.
Apply knowledge and understanding of operational procedures, inspection requirements, troubleshooting, and maintenance techniques to aircraft communications/navigation and ancillary electronics systems.
Utilize a variety of aircraft test equipment, technical publications, and schematics.
In-depth knowledge of aircraft avionics operation, troubleshooting, repair, and inspection.
Experience with a wide range of technical reference material from commercial/OEM manuals to blueprints/engineering drawings.
Must be willing and able to travel between 30-50% both international and domestic.
Physical requirements of the job include lifting, bending, and climbing.
Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office products.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree with four (4) years of experience with Aircraft avionics operation, troubleshooting, repair, and inspection.
Graduate Degree with two (2) years of experience with Aircraft avionics operation, troubleshooting, repair, and inspection.
In lieu of a degree, a minimum of eight (8) years of experience with Aircraft avionics operation, troubleshooting, repair, and inspection.
Must have an active Secret clearance at the time of hire with eligibility to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.

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About the Company

L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

L3Harris Technologies provides advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems for governments and commercial customers. Its products include sensors, communications, and propulsion—such as tactical radios, night-vision gear, satellite payloads, missile defense, and space propulsion—delivered as integrated systems for operations across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company blends legacy technologies from two joining giants with newer capabilities, faster acquisition cycles, and a focus on missiles, space, and resilient communications to field solutions quickly. Its goal is to be a trusted, scale-ready provider of next‑generation defense and intelligence capabilities for national security and related customers.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Melbourne, FL
Founded: 1895

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