Aircraft Maintenance C – Mission Systems Specialist, Avionics

L3Harris Technologies

. Provide technical support to the customer at a forward operating location .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeTucson • Arizona • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in aircraft electronic equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair, with a strong emphasis on safety procedures and technical documentation. Proficient in satellite system architectures and various communication protocols, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with military standards.

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Aircraft Electronic Equipment MaintenanceSatellite System ArchitecturesUHF SATCOM Modulation/DemodulationCOMSEC and TRANSEC ProceduresActive US Secret Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Technical SupportTroubleshootingCalibrationCorrosion-Control InspectionsSoftware ConfigurationElectromagnetic Interference TestingMaintenance DocumentationMission Systems RepairTool Accountability ProceduresFlight Data Analysis

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationTraining and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

Windows 7Windows ServerCiscoTipoffNTMarsNTGTIWVMEISAPCIRS232

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentValid State Driver’s LicenseValid US PassportDCMA Physical ExamCRC Course Completion

Industry Keywords

ISR Systems OperationsDIA/DOD Systems SecurityFOD Awareness/PreventionTechnical ManualsEngineering Drawings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical support to the customer at a forward operating location
Repair, maintain, test, and calibrate Air Tractor 802U mission systems and aircraft electronic equipment
Troubleshoot mission equipment malfunctions and restore aircraft mission systems to full operational status
Perform work using technical manuals, schematics, engineering drawings, and written/verbal instructions
Maintain hand and special tools in safe, serviceable condition
Follow site, customer, and company tool accountability procedures
Assist in training newly assigned personnel
Practice housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention, and safety procedures
Assist with aircraft movement flight-line FOD prevention walks
Complete maintenance documentation using required forms
Discuss discrepancies with aircrews to obtain troubleshooting information and flight data
Assist with aircraft servicing, including fuel, oil, grease, hydraulic fluid, air, oxygen, and nitrogen
Perform aircraft corrosion-control inspections and procedures, including washing, wiping down, polishing, and vacuuming
Travel and deploy CONUS/OCONUS as part of a maintenance recovery team when required
Perform other duties assigned by management

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Ability to obtain a US security clearance
Ability to meet worldwide immunization and deployment requirements
Eligibility for access to required classified material
Ability to complete/pass a required DCMA physical exam and CRC course prior to OCONUS deployment
Valid State Driver’s License
Valid US Passport
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
Ability to work assigned shifts and travel as part of a maintenance recovery team
Willingness and ability to work 7 days a week, 12 hours a day when required by mission needs
Satellite system architectures, TDMA protocols, UHF RF transponder and antenna theory
UHF SATCOM modulation/demodulation, preamplifier, bandpass filter, and diplexer technology
COMSEC and TRANSEC methods and procedures
Computer architectures and VME, ISA, PCI, RS232, RS422, SCSI, IDE, PCMCIA, IEEE802.3, and WAN standards/protocols
Software configuration and administration including Windows 7, Windows Server, and Cisco
Extensive knowledge of IBS-specific GOTS applications including TipoffNT, MarsNT, and GTIW
Electromagnetic interference testing
Active US Secret security clearance highly preferred
Experience in directly related ISR systems operations and maintenance preferred
Knowledge of DIA/DOD systems security and hardening concepts such as DCID 6/3 desired
Excellent written and verbal communication skills preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities
Mission-dependent 5/8 schedule with rotating shifts
Training opportunities for newly assigned personnel