Specialist, Quality Engineering

Job Description L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission‑critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end‑to‑end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Quality Inspector Job Code: 37870 Job Location: Tucson AZ Schedule: Rotating This position requires the ideal candidate to constantly develop and become a more involved and qualified inspector. The inspector will learn the aspects related to this position that the company expects through classroom training and followed up by on‑the‑job training. The employee will be expected to use aircraft related maintenance manuals, company manuals and Federal Regulations to ensure the aircraft maintained remain airworthy and safe for the operation in any environment required to meet the needs of our customers. Upon successful completion of training, the technician will be guided through the requirements of their current position. Essential Functions Available to work any shift or split shift and weekends as required. CONUS and OCONUS deployments will be required. OCONUS Operations requires working up to 12 hours a day, 7 days a week sometimes in austere environments. Ensure personnel follow company policies, OSHA (when applicable) and best practices for a safe work environment. Understand a Quality Management System and how it impacts our employees. Inspectors may travel as part of a maintenance recovery team. When required, work as an aircraft maintenance technician. Qualified to work with job related hazardous materials. Willing and able to conduct specialty on the job training as the student or instructor. Read, write, speak and understand English. Current civilian driver’s license, and be able to obtain and maintain a government flight line driver’s license. Able to obtain and maintain a DoW issued Secret security clearance. Requires Airframe and Powerplant certificate (A&P), with Inspection Authorization (IA) verifiable with FAA. Comply with OSHA requirements 29 CFR 1910. Other tasks as assigned or needed. Qualifications Requires a 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. Minimum of five (5) years aircraft maintenance experience as an FAA A&P. Demonstrated capability working in MS Windows based environments. Demonstrated working knowledge of military (day or night) flight line operations. Demonstrated working knowledge of aircraft technical orders/job guides/publications–read, interpret, follow and comprehend schematic diagrams, drawings, charts and technical publications. Demonstrated experience completing, maintaining, and researching aircraft records. Demonstrated familiarity with 14 CFR Part 43, 65, 91, and 145. Preferred Additional Skills Active DoW Secret security clearance. Experience managing aircraft maintenance logs and records. 1 year demonstrated quality assurance experience. Previous leadership experience. Gulfstream trained maintenance technician. L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. 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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