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Specialist, Field Engineer (Aircraft Systems)

L3Harris

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Location
Fayetteville, NC
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

FAA Class III Flight PhysicalTop Secret clearanceValid Driver's License

Job overview

The Field Engineering Specialist operates, inspects, maintains, repairs, tests, and calibrates avionics and proprietary communication systems installed in aircraft. The role supports aircraft mission systems, installs and maintains Quick Reaction Capability modifications, and provides maintenance support while flying with aircraft. It is based on-site in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and includes customer interaction, travel, and work outside scheduled hours as needed.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Avionics MaintenanceAirborne NetworksAircraft Systems MaintenanceElectronic PrinciplesTroubleshootingAircraft Electronics RepairAircraft Systems TestingAircraft Systems CalibrationTechnical ManualsSchematicsEngineering DrawingsCustomer InteractionTravelLiftingBendingClimbingAirframe and Powerplant

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Graduate Degree or Eight Years' ExperienceFour Years' Maintenance ExperienceTwo Years' Maintenance ExperienceEight Years' Maintenance ExperienceActive DoD Secret ClearanceTop-Secret With SCI ClearanceFlight Status RequirementsFAA Class III Flight PhysicalAltitude Chamber TrainingValid Driver's LicenseActive Top-Secret With SCI

Full job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Specialist, Field Engineering (Aircraft Systems)

Job Code: 45923

Job Location: Fayetteville, NC (On-Site)

Job Schedule: 1st Shift M-F (7:30 AM – 3:30 PM)

Job Description:

The Field Engineering (FE) Specialist is responsible for operation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of the complete spectrum of avionics systems and proprietary communication systems incorporated in aircraft. The FE 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 on operational aircraft

Essential Functions:

  • Apply technical knowledge of electronic principles and strong knowledge in troubleshooting techniques to determine mission equipment malfunctions and restore aircraft mission systems to full operational status.

  • Install and maintain Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) modifications to the aircraft and advise operations and maintenance personnel on their use.

  • Fly with the aircraft to provide off-station maintenance support.

  • Perform work in accordance with technical manuals, schematics, engineering drawings, and written/verbal instructions.

  • Position requires daily interface with customers at numerous levels.

  • Willingness and ability to travel both CONUS and OCONUS.

  • Willingness and ability to work outside regularly scheduled hours and/or overtime to meet company objectives.

  • Position will include lifting, bending, and climbing.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with four (4) years of maintenance experience with avionics, airborne networks, and/or aircraft systems.

  • Graduate Degree with two (2) years of maintenance experience with avionics, airborne networks, and/or aircraft systems.

  • In lieu of a degree, minimum of eight (8) years of maintenance experience with avionics, airborne networks, and/or aircraft systems.

  • Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance at the time of hire with the ability to maintain a Top-Secret with SCI.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain flight status requirements.

  • Must successfully pass FAA Class III flight physical and complete altitude chamber training.

  • Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Active Top-Secret with SCI.

  • Active Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license.

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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.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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How this job compares

Set against the 464 open Field Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$108–172K/yr191 salary ranges
  • US median$20–25/hr60 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 13 open Field Engineering jobs in North Carolina and 464 across the US. 9% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience — more than three in four Field Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 321 postings).
Education
125 of the 464 open Field Engineering jobs (27%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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