Level 3 Communications, Inc

Senior Specialist, Engineering Services (Melbourne, FL)

Level 3 Communications, Inc$90K — $120K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 6 years experience or Graduate Degree with 4 years experience, or 10 years direct experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Proven background in telecommunications systems.
  • Experience with telecommunication test equipment for networks.
  • Hands-on expertise in equipment installation at towers or customer sites.
  • Familiarity with RF path modeling tools (e.g., LanPlanner, ICS Telecom).

Responsibilities

  • Design and configure advanced microwave systems.
  • Lead the installation of microwave and satellite systems across the US.
  • Conduct site surveys and manage equipment logistics.
  • Oversee installation teams to ensure compliance and quality.
  • Develop and present project documentation and statements of work (SOW) for contractors.
  • Engage with FAA representatives for service verification and support.
  • Identify and relay business and process improvement opportunities.

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule providing extended weekends every other week.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
  • Work environment supporting advanced technology in global aviation.
  • Potential for travel, which enhances job variety and experience.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Engineering Services

Job Code: 39535

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a talented Engineering Services employee to support the design, documentation, and deployment of microwave systems and services. They will work with other engineers to support and recommend resolutions to deployment issues that arise. They will develop plans and schedules for short-term work activities. They will understand and apply applicable engineering processes for all deployment and testing activities and be responsible for the development, coordination, implementation, and enforcement of processes. As an Engineering Services employee, you will be working to help support the global aviation community with advanced systems and services that significantly increase the safety, security, and capacity of global air traffic management systems to meet the growing demand of air transportation operations.

Essential Functions:
  • Design and configure microwave systems
  • Lead efforts to install microwave/satellite radio and network equipment in racks and on towers throughout the US
  • Conducting site surveys, creating plans/reports, ordering, testing, and packing/shipping equipment
  • Managing installation team and ensuring system is installed correctly
  • Develop presentations for meetings and SOW's when necessary for subcontractors
  • Travel 15% of the time. Typically, 1 week per month and possibly 2-3 weeks per month on rare occasions
  • Interface and maintain good relationship with FAA customer Service verification engineer for a major telecommunication.
  • Identify business opportunities and report to the project lead
  • Identify process improvement opportunities and report up to the project lead
  • Ability to obtain a FAA Public Trust clearance.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.


Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Telecommunications background (Central Office/Optical/TDM/IP Networks)
  • Telecommunication Test Equipment (Central Office/Optical/TDM/IP) experience
  • Experience installing equipment at tower or customer sites
  • Knowledge of FTI Software, Tools, and Operations
  • RF Path Modeling knowledge a plus (using RF modeling tools, such as LanPlanner, or ICS Telecom)


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