Integration & Test Software Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, Florida, is seeking a test and integration engineer to support space payloads and spacecraft subsystems. The role focuses on verification, automation, and hands-on assembly across the full product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has a degree and relevant experience, TS/SCI clearance, and experience with LabVIEW, TestStand, and RF/test equipment, plus a track record in a fast-paced defense program.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• We support the development, assembly, integration, verification, and test automation of space payloads, spacecraft subsystems, and full space vehicles.
• We provide system-level integration and test engineering support during verification, including automation of functional, qualification, and production environmental testing.
• We support integration and test efforts for spacecraft buses, communications payloads, mission payloads, and full space vehicles.
• We develop and deploy electrical ground support equipment to enable integration, checkout, test automation, and execution.
• We create and maintain test documentation, including test requirements, design documents, plans, procedures, verification records, and test reports.
• We execute day-to-day integration and test activities for payload and spacecraft systems.
• We perform electrical ground support equipment and unit‑under‑test checkout, selloff, and troubleshooting across the system lifecycle.
• We analyze test data, identify anomalies, document issues, and lead root cause and corrective action efforts with cross‑functional teams.
• We support system verification and validation activities from design through manufacturing, testing, and delivery.
• We contribute to major program reviews, including SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, IRR, TRR, I&T, and final selloff.
• We collaborate with internal teams, subcontractors, and customers to ensure test readiness and successful execution.
• We travel as needed to support integration, test, and post-delivery activities.
• We work extended or weekend hours when program schedules require it.

Skills

Clearance TS/SCI

Strong communication

Ability to work in large programs

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

DOORS

COSMOS

InControl

Python

Jira

Bitbucket

Confluence

Job description

Requirements

• We require a bachelors degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree with at least 2 years of related experience; alternatively, 8 years of relevant experience may substitute for a degree.


• We require at least 2 years of experience in system integration and test.


• We require at least 2 years of experience with NI tools such as LabVIEW and/or TestStand.


• We require an active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance.


• We require the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program access as needed.


• We prefer experience testing space-qualified, aerospace, or military hardware.


• We prefer experience with requirements analysis, testability, verification planning, and integration of hardware and software systems.


• We prefer familiarity with DOORS or similar requirements management tools, including traceability and verification matrices.


• We prefer experience designing and using test beds, simulators, and electrical ground support equipment.


• We prefer experience supporting programs through the full lifecycle, from concept development and proposals through design reviews, integration, test readiness, and delivery.


• We prefer experience with RF test and measurement equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, logic analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, and power supplies.


• We prefer familiarity with satellite telemetry, tracking, and command systems and tools such as COSMOS or InControl.


• We prefer familiarity with scripting or automation tools such as Python, Java, Perl, or similar.


• We prefer familiarity with Jira, Bitbucket, and Confluence.


• We value strong written and verbal communication skills.


• We value the ability to succeed in a large-program, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• We support the development, assembly, integration, verification, and test automation of space payloads, spacecraft subsystems, and full space vehicles.


• We provide system-level integration and test engineering support during verification, including automation of functional, qualification, and production environmental testing.


• We support integration and test efforts for spacecraft buses, communications payloads, mission payloads, and full space vehicles.


• We develop and deploy electrical ground support equipment to enable integration, checkout, test automation, and execution.


• We create and maintain test documentation, including test requirements, design documents, plans, procedures, verification records, and test reports.


• We execute day-to-day integration and test activities for payload and spacecraft systems.


• We perform electrical ground support equipment and unit‑under‑test checkout, selloff, and troubleshooting across the system lifecycle.


• We analyze test data, identify anomalies, document issues, and lead root cause and corrective action efforts with cross‑functional teams.


• We support system verification and validation activities from design through manufacturing, testing, and delivery.


• We contribute to major program reviews, including SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, IRR, TRR, I&T, and final selloff.


• We collaborate with internal teams, subcontractors, and customers to ensure test readiness and successful execution.


• We travel as needed to support integration, test, and post-delivery activities.


• We work extended or weekend hours when program schedules require it.

Company

We are L3Harris Technologies, supporting customer-funded programs within our Surveillance Systems division. This is a hands‑on, on‑site role based in Palm Bay, Florida, where we work in a fast‑paced, highly collaborative environment across the full product lifecycle. We offer the opportunity to contribute to critical space and defense programs, partner with multidisciplinary teams and customers, and help drive successful test execution, integration, verification, and delivery. We are an equal opportunity employer, maintain a drug‑free workplace, and may conduct pre‑employment substance abuse testing, background checks, and security‑clearance‑related screening where permitted by law.