Integration & Test Automation Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Northampton, MA, is seeking an Integration & Test Automation Engineer to synthesize test processes for complex electro-optical and electro-mechanical systems. You will coordinate assembly-level through system-level integration and tests, ensuring technical obligations are met, with duties spanning development, testing, and automation tool guidance.

The role emphasizes hands-on automation, test planning, and collaboration with design reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field, with 6+ years in integration/test, or 4+ years with a graduate degree, or 10+ years without a degree.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain a US DoD Secret Clearance.
• Proficiency with IBM Rational DOORS, TestRail, MBSE, and Atlassian Suite (JIRA/Confluence).
• Proficient software: MS Office suite; advanced lab/test equipment familiarity.
• Strong communication, presentation, and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform software and hardware development for automated test processes.
• Develop automated test plans, procedures, and test cases.
• Execute automated tests and analyze results.
• Troubleshoot test stations and drive root cause corrective actions.
• Lead technical presentations to stakeholders and participate in design reviews.
• Guide automation tool usage across engineering teams and mentor junior staff.
• Support transition from manual to automated testing with I&T commodities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Graduate degree

Ability to obtain a US DOD Secret Clearance

Strong presentation and communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team collaboration

Tools

IBM Rational DOORS

TestRail

MBSE

Atlassian Suite (JIRA and Confluence)

Microsoft Word

Excel

Visio

PowerPoint

Project

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: Integration & Test Automation Engineer

Job Code: 42865

Job Location: Northampton, MA (on-site)

Schedule: 9/80 Regular

Job Description

The purpose of the Integration and Test engineer position is to synthesize and define test processes for complex electro-optical and electro-mechanical systems. Coordinate assembly level through system level integration and test activities and ensure that technical obligations are fulfilled.

Experienced professional with proficient knowledge of job area and practice knowledge of project management. May manage projects or processes with general supervision Communications with contacts inside and outside of own department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures. Recommends enhancements with systems and processes. Works to achieve operational targets for specific programs and projects with moderate impact on departmental results.

Essential Functions

• Perform software and hardware development for automated test processes
• Develop automated test plans, test procedures and test cases
• Execute automated tests and analyze test results
• Troubleshoot automated test stations, lead root cause and corrective action efforts
• Utilize software tools to perform software/hardware troubleshooting
• Develop and deliver technical presentations to communicate test development activity plans and status to internal and external stakeholders
• Follow processes in conformance with established policies and objectives
• Support internal and external design reviews to ensure design for testability
• Support Operations in failure trend analysis and ensure failure trends are quickly and effectively identified and resolved
• Provide technical guidance for automated test tools to engineering development teams and offer improvements based on lessons learned
• Collaborate with I&T commodity teams in the transition from manual to automated test process
• Support business development on proposals for automated test tools
• Mentor less tenured engineers on the I&T Automation Engineering team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field and minimum 6 years of prior Integration/Test experience; OR Graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; OR in lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
• Ability to obtain a US DOD Secret Clearance (requires US Citizenship)
• Technical Software Proficiency: IBM Rational DOORS, TestRail, MBSE, Atlassian Suite (JIRA and Confluence)
• Software Proficiency: Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and Project
• Advanced Competency: NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, MS Visio, MS Project
• Strong presentation and communication skills (verbal, written, and visual)
• Problem-solving skills and ability to meet critical deadlines
• Ability to productively contribute work, ideas, and collaboration as part of a team
• Specialty Experience (at least one required):
  • Understanding of Broadband RF/Microwave and Antenna testing for injected and radiated tests including S-Parameters, Noise Figure, Compression, EMI/EMC; OR
  • Understanding of Electro-Optical Imaging testing including optical Signal to Noise Ratio, MTF, MRTD, boresight alignment, optical distortion, relative illumination, ELRF testing and alignments, video format compliance, multi-spectral cameras such as visible, SWIR, MWIR
• Test Hardware Experience: Programmable Power Supplies, Digital Multi-Meters, Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, RF Signal Generators, Spectrum Analyzers, Noise Figure Analyzers, Fiber Optic Scope Meters, DAQs

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Massachusetts is $88,500- $164,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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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