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Job Title: Manager, Field Engineering

Job Code: 15798

Job Location: Kings Bay Submarine Base, GA

Schedule: 5/40

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

About L3Harris Technologies:

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

L3Harris Defense Electronic Systems (DES), a division of L3Harris, provides precision electronic components, subsystems, and systems for the DOD and international allies. L3Harris DES specializes in the design and manufacture of fuses, ignition safety devices, proximity sensors, GPS navigation systems, aerospace status indicators, and range and test solutions.

The L3Harris Interstate Electronics Corporation business was founded in 1956 and for over 65 years IEC has played a key role in the most successful defense system of modern history. With sites in Anaheim, CA, Cape Canaveral, FL, and Crystal City, VA, IEC is a recognized industry leader in defense and security solutions, providing critical technology advancements in the areas of GPS/Position Navigation and Timing, and Range and Test Solutions. We offer competitive benefits, an alternative 4/10 work schedule, and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals.

Job Description:

Field Engineering Manager leading project and technical support for the 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 managing a team to support the Shipboard Data System installed on US Navy submarines, as well as flight test instrumentation used onboard US and UK Navy ballistic missile submarines for flight test events.

Responsible for projects and processes within the Kings Bay group, achieving operational targets for electronics systems assembly, assessment, testing, and installation for the Navy customer. 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.

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. Support of electronics systems includes general analysis, problem solving, procedure/process development, and innovations.

Requires the employee to make decisions with matters of significance daily for the organization.

Required discretion and independent judgement.

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

Requires supporting various tasking at the home location when not on travel, to include inventory control, production builds, repairs, systems grooming, on-the-job training, mentoring others, maintaining logbooks, filing reports, and other tasking as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Travel up to 10% of the time to US and UK locations.

• Infrequently embark on US and UK submarines.

• Ability to climb and work on elevated platforms.

• Support occasional weekend work.

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s 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.

• Possess, or have the ability to obtain, a Top-Secret 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 management and leadership experience.

• Strong written and verbal communications skills and the ability to coordinate within the group and with external customers on areas of project responsibility.

• General analysis, problem solving, and innovation in assigned area of responsibility.

• Ability to review, follow, and provide recommended improvements to documented procedures.

• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.