Lead, Integration and Test Engineering - System and Network Administration

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, FL seeks an experienced Integration and Test Engineer to manage and troubleshoot development and production test environments for large-scale avionics programs. The role emphasizes Linux/Windows admin, lab networking, and image deployment.

Required are strong hands-on hardware integration skills, a US security clearance, and ability to work in an onsite lab setting with a 9/80 schedule. The candidate will support ongoing production readiness and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems (or related STEM) with 9+ years of System Admin experience.
• Graduate degree in CS/IS with 7+ years of Systems Administrator experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 13+ years of Systems Administrator experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot test equipment to support production delivery schedules.
• Provide maintenance for computers and networking lab environments.
• Administer Linux server systems and Windows server systems.
• Manage VLAN networking equipment and network connectivity for lab devices.
• Create/maintain/deploy Linux clients and Windows 10/11 images.
• Ensure data backups are current and tested.
• Assist with compatibility issues related to test equipment and OS.

Skills

Linux Server Admin

Windows Server Admin

Network Admin

VLAN knowledge

Image Creation/Maintenance

Data Backups/Recovery

Security Clearance (US Secret)

Shell scripting

Hardware troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or related STEM

Graduate Degree in CS/IS or related STEM

13+ years of experience in lieu of degree

Tools

NI test products

Lab networking equipment

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: Lead, Integration and Test Engineer - System and Network Administration
Job Code: 45346
Job Location: Palm Bay, FL; Malabar, FL (Onsite)
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an experienced Integration and Test Engineer with a background in maintaining and troubleshooting development, integration, and production test environments using factory test procedures for large-scale military avionics production lots.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain and troubleshoot test equipment to ensure high availability for production delivery schedules.
• Provide maintenance and support for computers and networking lab environments.
• Linux Server Systems Administration.
• Windows Server Systems Administration.
• Network Administration for VLAN networking equipment.
• Linux Client Image Creation/Maintenance/Deployment.
• Latest Windows Client (10 and 11) Image Creation/Maintenance/Deployment.
• Ensure network connectivity exists for Lab Networked devices.
• Ensure Data Backups ae up-to-date and tested.
• Account and User Group Creation/Maintenance – Linux and Windows.
• Data Backups and Restores.
• Consultant for compatibility issues/concerns with Test Equipment, parts, and Operating Systems, particularly with product obsolescence.
• Resolve issues with Hardware and Operating System compatibility.
• Maintain procedures for system setup and configuration.
• Occassionally moves up to 40lbs to a height of at least 36”.
• Occasionally ascends / descends a stepladder to a height of at least 30”.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems (or related STEM field) and minimum of 9 years of prior System Administration experience. Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems (or related STEM field) and a minimum of 7 years of prior Systems Administrator experience. In lieu of a degree, 13 years of prior Systems Administrator experience.
• 5 years experience with the test development process from requirement definition through qualification and production support.
• 5 years of experience with hands-on hardware integration and troubleshooting.
• 5 years of experience with Networking with an understanding of subnets and VLANs.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active US Secret security clearance.
• Experience with National Instruments (NI) test products and software.
• Experience working with a multi-discipline technical team.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in mentoring and growing technical staff.

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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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