Senior Associate, Field Engineering

L3

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Senior Associate, Field Engineering

40226

Tulsa, OK

1 Shift – 5X8 (5 Days a week, 8 hour days)

The Airborne Sensor Program (ABS) is seeking a Tulsa‑based Field Service Engineering professional to support mission systems operations on a highly specialized airborne platform. This role aligns with the Level 4 Mission Systems Crew Chief (MSCC) position and is responsible for ensuring mission systems readiness, performance, and operational support aboard ABS aircraft.

The primary mission of the Airborne Sensor Program is to provide airborne EO/IR sensor capability in support of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and other test activities. ABS supports missions at a wide range of engagement locations using highly modified Gulfstream 550 aircraft equipped with multiple sensor bays capable of integrating a broad variety of sensor systems.

The aircraft are operated and maintained by L3

Harris in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and are configured to support diverse sensor payloads for test data collection. In addition to airborne operations, the ABS Program provides rapid mission data analysis and reporting to deliver critical test information to key stakeholders in a timely manner.

The Field Service Engineer / Mission Systems Crew Chief is responsible for activities associated with mission systems performance on ABS aircraft. This position supports platform readiness planning, mission system preparation, operational performance, and reporting. The role also serves as the company’s representative at customer, supplier, and remote operating locations, supporting the installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex integrated mission systems.

• Closely integrate with multiple engineering development teams, adding subject‑matter expertise during the requirements, design, testing and implementation phases of hardware and software.
• Install electronic equipment, machines, wiring, or software programs to meet specifications.
• Fabricate or assemble mechanical assemblies per released engineering drawings.
• Setup and maintain hardware/software configurations on computer networks, including the software integration lab, training simulation, and aircraft mission equipment.
• Provide direct on‑site engineering assistance for integration efforts and test events.
• Provide in‑flight and post‑flight test engineering support.
• Identify engineering design of hardware/software flaws, assist with corrections and resolution.
• Assist Quality Assurance by providing subject matter expertise for user and scenario‑based testing.
• Coordinate with multiple Program Managers to provide required support within resource constraints, while following programmatic and personnel policy and procedures.
• Provide ground and flight demonstration support to partner companies and potential customers for future business development.
• Assist with new program startups and serve as a liaison to other rapid/agile acquisition programs.
• Perform other appropriate duties as requested, directed, or assigned and appropriately task other members of the team when necessary.

• Advanced knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Advanced knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology, including applying principles, techniques and procedures to the design and production of company products.
• Ability to troubleshoot system problems to line replaceable unit level.
• Creative evaluation of the appropriate actions and procedures to resolve issues.
• Ra…