Lead, Flight Test Field Engineer

L3Harris Technologies

. Lead technical planning, integration, execution, and post-event assessment of developmental UAS flight tests, launched-effects integration, and field deployments .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeAshburn • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $105,500 - $196,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in UAS and launched-effects operations, systems integration, and technical risk management, while effectively leading technical teams and providing customer support in high-tempo environments.

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UAS Operations ExpertiseTechnical Risk ManagementRoot-Cause AnalysisSystems EngineeringTechnical Briefing Leadership

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Hard Skills

Systems IntegrationConfiguration ManagementTelemetry Data AnalysisTechnical Documentation InterpretationMechanical TroubleshootingElectrical TroubleshootingComputer NetworkingMission PlanningField Procedure DevelopmentExplosive Hazard Controls Knowledge

Soft Skills

Mentoring Technical PersonnelComplex Information CommunicationPrioritization Across Programs

Tools & Technologies

Ground Control StationsAntenna SystemsTelemetry LinksTest-Support Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Active U.S. TS/SCI Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

High-Tempo EnvironmentsMilitary ExperienceOSHA RequirementsESD Best PracticesField Logistics Coordination

Tech Stack

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AssemblyTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead technical planning, integration, execution, and post-event assessment of developmental UAS flight tests, launched-effects integration, and field deployments
Serve as primary technical field liaison among engineering teams, customers, end-users, test-range personnel, and external stakeholders
Lead resolution of complex UAS, launched-effects, software, firmware, ground-control, communications, and test-support issues
Conduct root-cause investigations and drive corrective actions
Define and manage field-engineering readiness plans, technical objectives, acceptance criteria, configuration baselines, and deployment risks
Oversee system assembly, inspection, setup, configuration, preflight checkout, maintenance, and readiness activities
Lead setup, integration, operation, and troubleshooting of ground control stations, antenna systems, telemetry links, and test-support equipment
Evaluate operational and test data and provide recommendations affecting product design, test strategy, field procedures, and customer support
Establish and implement field-engineering processes, technical standards, work instructions, and readiness practices
Lead technical briefings and debriefings for leadership, engineering teams, customers, and operational stakeholders
Provide senior-level remote and on-site customer support, including escalation and corrective-action follow-through
Train end-users and customer support personnel on UAS and launched-effects maintenance, operation, troubleshooting, and safe use
Mentor field technicians, field engineers, and other team members
Coordinate field logistics, equipment preparation, shipping, and deployment readiness across multiple programs
Represent L3Harris in customer, end-user, and test-range interactions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or another relevant technical discipline and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior relevant experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior relevant experience
Active U.S. TS/SCI security clearance
Military experience or experience supporting military customers preferred
Expertise with UAS and launched-effects operations, aviation fundamentals, mission planning, systems integration, and test-range operations
Experience leading developmental or operational test activities in high-tempo, high-consequence environments
Experience with systems engineering, complex equipment integration, configuration management, and technical risk management
Experience with root-cause analysis and corrective actions for complex hardware, software, communications, or system-integration issues
Experience generating technical work summaries, discrepancy reports, test reports, readiness assessments, and customer-facing technical briefings
Experience monitoring and analyzing telemetry data; developing test approaches; and leading technical test briefings and debriefings
Experience serving as a technical liaison to customers, end-users, engineering teams, and external operational stakeholders
Experience developing and implementing field procedures, maintenance strategies, training materials, or technical standards
Knowledge of basic explosive hazard controls and system safety
Familiarity with OSHA requirements and ESD best practices
Strong hands-on mechanical, electrical, computer networking, and troubleshooting skills
Ability to interpret schematic diagrams and technical documentation
Ability to lead and mentor technical personnel, prioritize work across multiple programs, and communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences
Ability to move 51 lbs. unassisted or 100 lbs. as part of a two-person team
Ability to travel CONUS and OCONUS up to 50% of the time
Ability to work 12+ hour shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on short notice as operational demands require

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
EAP
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
9/80 schedule with every other Friday off