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Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineering - RC135 Raven Simulations Systems

Job Code: 17201

Job Location: Nellis AFB, NV (Responsibilities must be performed on-site.) 

Job Schedule: 5/8 (Mission dependent/ Mon-Fri)

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

About L3Harris Technologies:

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking an RC-135 Raven Mission Simulation Systems Lead for our location at Nellis AFB, Nevada, supporting the USAF’s RC-135 mission aircraft and its related ground support systems.  Candidates for the position must already have a thorough understanding of the RC-135 mission, aircraft operational capabilities, employment, crew complements, and various supporting ground mission systems.  The lead develops and implements training scenarios focused on Raven systems and capabilities while interacting with the user during aircrew training events.  Operates the RC-135 Mission Crew Training System (MCTS) and associated simulation scenario generation processors during mission simulations, Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) events, and virtual exercises.  Makes recommendations to improve scenario generation software and to resolve equipment problems.  Maintains the software used to operate the simulator and performs system troubleshooting and repair.  The position requires periodic shift work and occasional weekend work depending on customer tasking and requires periodic travel up to 10% of the time.

Essential Functions:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Leads support to RC-135 Rivet Joint aircrew during ground training using the MCTSDevelops and implements training scenarios, specializing in basic operator Raven functions while interacting with the user during aircrew training eventsOperates the MCTS and associated simulation environment generation processors during mission simulations and DMO eventsMakes recommendations to improve scenario generation software and to resolve equipment problemsMaintains the software used to operate the simulator and performs system troubleshooting and repairPerforms other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Currently or previously qualified to operate RC-135 Raven mission systems Ability to work independently with minimal directionWorldwide deployable up to 10% of the timeAble to work various shiftsMust pass a CI polygraph within the first yearEducation and years of experience:Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experienceOr 13 years of prior related experienceMust be a US citizen with a Secret DoD Security Clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance within the first yearAbility to obtain Security+ certification or higher within 6 months of hire

Preferred Additional Skills:

RC-135V/W Raven Tactical Coordinator qualified, current or previousRC-135 mission trainer operations and capabilities experienceUSAF weapon systems tactics and employment experienced/qualifiedFamiliarity with Distributed Mission Operations (DMO)Familiarity with LINUX and UNIX-based operating systemsActive Top Secret/SCI clearance

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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