Lead, Integration and Test Engineering

L3Harris Technologies; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology firm located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is seeking a Lead, Integration and Test Engineering to provide expertise across various engineering tasks. The role requires a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience, or 7 with a graduate degree. Responsibilities include system integration, test planning, and technical management of complex engineering tasks. Candidates should have a background in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, or Optical engineering and must be able to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years of relevant experience or 7 years with a graduate degree.
• Background in Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Optical, or Thermal engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide system integration and test engineering expertise.
• Specify requirements and architect integration approaches.
• Participate in design peer reviews and I&T planning.

Skills

System integration

Test engineering

Technical leadership

Engineering background

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Graduate Degree in relevant field

Job description

Company Overview

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.

About L3Harris

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

Lead, Integration and Test Engineering

Job Code

34844

Job Location

Fort Wayne, IN

Job Schedule

9/80

Job Description

This position provides system integration and test engineering expertise across a broad range of engineering tasks, from proposals to system architecture to hardware development, integration, test and delivery. This position will be part of a larger program team dedicated to providing the technical leadership necessary to meet the customer’s technical, cost and schedule needs.

Essential Functions

• Applies system integration and test engineering standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques to complex payloads and space vehicles
• Specifies requirements, architects I&T approaches, analyzes, establishes flow down of requirements across flight hardware subsystems and critical ground support equipment
• Participates in design peer reviews, plans top level I&T flow with a perspective on efficient use of assets and facilities.
• Provides technical support to detailed test plans and guides team on I&T processes and procedures appropriate to the complexity of the program
• Responsible for technical management of complex engineering tasks in electrical, mechanical, optical, software, systems, and/or hardware components
• Directly supports detailed test planning and on‑the‑floor test execution for system level tests, based on subject matter expertise
• Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance (TS/SCI)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Systems, Mechanical, Electrical, Optical or thermal engineering background

Preferred Additional Skills

• Technical leadership with System I&T experience
• Experience in at least one of the following areas: integration of hardware & software systems, system level TVAC testing, system level dynamic testing, EMI testing, electrical system end‑end test, space vehicle level integration & test
• Experience working closely with Customers, Business Development, and all functional disciplines
• Understanding of I&T development processes and life cycle

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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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