Specialist Applications Engineering

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.

Under the L3Harris Communications (Australia) Global Field Services Australia Department, the Specialist Applications Engineer will work with the Asia Pacific (APAC) Application Engineering Manager to support existing international business units. This team is responsible for supporting the system design, installation, maintenance and training for the APAC Programs, International and Domestic Program bids, Demonstrations, Trials and Tradeshows. The Specialist Applications Engineer is required to prepare, configure and support intermediate level tactical RF and IP Networked Systems. These systems would generally have been designed by a Systems Engineer or higher level Applications Engineer for this Applications Engineer to implement.  The Specialist Applications Engineer will be required to work as part of a team or as an individual and engage with other Engineers, Sales Specialists, Program Managers (PM), Account Managers (AM) and Customers.  Based in Brisbane, Australia, with extensive international and domestic travel.   What the role will involve The responsibilities of your role will include the following: Provide field and office based technical support of RF Communications tactical radio equipment in the HF, VHF, UHF and SHF RF spectrum. Provide guidance and training to customers in establishing operation, maintenance and inspection procedures and techniques. Provide effective solutions and operational quality of system equipment. Provide pre-sales or post-sale technical support of company products and systems. Provide, present and interpret design, application and service information to sales staff and customers. Support the design of minor systems to satisfy customer needs. Assess and analyzes technical application of company products and competing equipment to meet customer needs. Support the preparation and presentation of sales proposals through the provision of technical and non-technical drawings; equipment specifications and technical paragraph text. Provide follow-up support in disseminating technical information on specific applications. Conduct the install, configure, operate, maintain, repair or modify customer equipment or software. Analyze and troubleshoot equipment failures to determine cause and recommends and/or performs corrective action.   What you’ll bring  The role requires the following experience and skills: Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) or equivalent. Military Communications experience essential. Field engineering experience with tactical radio equipment including training, operation, fault finding and basic maintenance of military communications equipment. Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. Proven written and oral communication skills to provide reports and briefings to the customer.

Requirements:  Current Commonwealth of Australia security clearance, minimum Negative Vetting (NV1). Ability to be granted access to Commonwealth of Australia Defence facilities. This position may require the ability to work independently over extended periods at isolated locations.   Experience in the operation and configuration of