Engineering Test Technician

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks an Engineering Test Technician for Cape Canaveral, FL to join a multidisciplinary team performing tests, integration, final assembly and launch operations on complex systems. You will support booster integration, data review, and troubleshooting for mission-critical tests, often outside the continental U.S.

(OCONUS). The role requires a DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain an FAA medical certificate, with a 9/80 schedule and opportunities for travel.

Qualifications

• Active DoD 'Secret' clearance required or ability to obtain.
• Experience with test, integration and launch operations.
• Ability to read complex technical drawings and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Participate in booster build and integration, pre-launch tasks.
• Train in test engineering processes and launch vehicle systems.
• Assist in aircraft integration and launch operations.
• Develop and follow test plans and procedures.

Skills

Test & integration

Electrical systems

Pneumatic/Hydraulic

Data review

Troubleshooting

Test equipment

CREO

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multi-meters

Signal generators

CREO

Microsoft Office

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: Engineering Test Technician

Job Code: 44039

Job Location: Cape Canaveral, Florida

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of evry 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a Test Technician at our Cape Canaveral, FL location. This role will work among a multidisciplinary team of technicians and engineers to conduct tests, integration, final assembly and launch operation of complex systems. Launch Operations are executed from U.S. military aircraft and installations and are typically performed outside of the continental U.S. (OCONUS). At this Coleman Aerospace location, L3Harris produces complex single, two, and three stage launch vehicles used to support missile defense testing.

Essential Functions:

• Participate in booster build and integration, pre-launch parachute packing and rigging, pneumatic and hydraulic system setup, system level integration & testing, data review, troubleshooting and corrective action.
• Train in both company processes, launch vehicle systems and related test engineering tasks.
• Assist in aircraft integration and launch operations.
• Author and/or assist Test Engineers in the development of test plans and procedures.
• Launch support equipment maintenance and upkeep.
• Ability to obtain an FAA Class III (or higher) medical certificate.
• Ability to meet USAF Aerospace Physiological standards, satisfactorily complete the associated training, and be willing to perform launch duties aboard USAF aircraft.

Qualifications:

• Active DoD 'Secret' Security Clearance with COMSEC.
• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associate’s degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Comfortable working within a team environment.
• Satisfactorily complete safety training for handling, testing, and installation of explosive devices. Environmental testing and/or instrumentation experience is a plus.
• Willing and able to travel inside and outside of the continental U.S.
• Have experience or possess a working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Able to operate basic electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, signal generators, etc.
• Capable of learning the operation and maintenance of specialized support and launch equipment used for system level operations and troubleshooting.
• Able to complete an ESD training class and practice prevention methods.
• Possess basic computer skills and familiar with the Microsoft Office Suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Working knowledge of CREO a plus.
• Experience with solid propellant rocket motors is desirable. Excellent mechanical skills and experience reading and following complex technical drawings, procedures, and checklists is a must.
• Previous military or civilian experience as an FAA certified Airframe and Power Plant mechanic is highly desirable.
• Experience coordinating and participating in heavy lift operations and rigging involving bridge and mobile cranes.
• Experience packing parachutes and rigging heavy air drop loads is desired.
• Experience with airfield operations is a plus.

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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