Level 3 Communications, Inc

Scientist, Electrical Engineer (ODA Unit Member)

Level 3 Communications, Inc$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 12 years of electrical aircraft experience, or
  • Graduate degree with 10 years of electrical aircraft experience, or
  • 16 years of electrical aircraft experience in lieu of a degree.
  • 8+ years in 14 CFR Part 23 or Part 25 FAA delegations (DER or ODA UM).
  • Must be a U.S. citizen and able to pass an FAA Class III flight physical.

Responsibilities

  • Review aircraft modifications and repairs for FAA ODA compliance and issue approvals.
  • Assess electrical aspects of military aircraft modifications for airworthiness certification.
  • Lead ODA tasks by tracking certification progress, schedules, and budgets.
  • Guide teams through complex certification tasks and coordinate with clients.
  • Contribute to the development of compliance processes and standards across programs.
  • Mentor candidates to achieve FAA delegations and certifications.
  • Ensure aircraft meet FAA certification requirements and safety standards.

Benefits

  • Remote work opportunity with travel requirements.
  • Participation in 9/80 work schedule for better work-life balance.
  • Opportunity to manage ODA programs and contribute to airworthiness.
  • Mentoring and skill development within a specialized team.
  • Engagement with military and civilian aviation sectors.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Scientist, Electrical Engineer (ODA Unit Member)

Job Code: 43561

Job Location: Remote with Travel

Job Schedule: 1st Shift 9/80

Job Description:

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer Scientist for our Greenville, TX location. This position would require FAA ODA Unit Member status. The role is responsible for reviewing aircraft modifications and repairs performed by L3Harris and issuing approvals on behalf of the FAA where appropriate.

This position can be remote but must be located in Greenville, TX, Fort Worth, TX, San Antonio, TX, Wichita, KS, Phoenix, AZ, or Oklahoma City, OK. location. Both options would require travel as needed.

Essential Functions:
  • As an FAA ODA Unit Member, review aircraft modifications and repairs performed by L3Harris and issue approvals on behalf of the FAA where appropriate.
  • Review electrical aspects of military aircraft modifications and repairs performed by L3Harris for compliance with military airworthiness certification criteria and issue approval recommendations where appropriate.
  • Act as ODA Task Leader for some projects, tracking certification progress, schedules, budgets, and resolution of issues on behalf of the LHX ODA as well as providing strategic customer/applicant coordination.
  • Guide other Unit Members, the applicant team, customers, and vendors through complex certification tasks.
  • Provide input on establishment of new processes and standards for showing and finding compliance across programs to help the organization meet airworthiness standards while remaining competitive in the industry.
  • Mentor Unit Member candidates as they gain experience necessary to achieve FAA delegations.
  • Working with customers and program office to ensure aircraft is FAA certifiable and safe to fly.
  • May be required to manage programs for ODA and airworthiness.
  • Proficient in MS Office programs.
  • Able to work Overtime and travel up to 20% as required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoW Secret Clearance.
  • Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree with twelve (12) years of electrical aircraft experience.
  • Graduate degree with ten (10) years of electrical aircraft experience.
  • In lieu of a degree, minimum of sixteen (16) years of aircraft electrical experience.
  • Must have eight years or more existing 14 CFR Part 23 or Part 25 FAA delegations (DER or ODA UM).
  • Must be able to successfully pass an FAA Class III flight physical.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.


Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Familiarity with FAA Order 8110.101 Type Certification for Military Commercial Derivative Aircraft.
  • Familiarity with MIL-HDBK-516 military airworthiness certification criteria.
  • Experience with safety analysis, lightning, or EWIS approvals.

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