Lead Integration & Test Engineer, Military Avionics Systems

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Palm Bay, FL seeks a Scientist, Integration and Test Engineer to lead test operations across multiple avionics programs.

You will plan, execute, and optimize integration and test activities, oversee a talented team, and ensure timely delivery of complex hardware and software solutions. The role requires a strong electrical engineering foundation, software development background, and experience with test equipment such as VDATS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical/Computer Engineering with extensive related experience.
• Graduate degree preferred with strong avionics/engineering background.
• Equivalent experience may substitute for formal education.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and optimization of integration and test operations across F35 and Advanced Missions Technologies programs.
• Develop enterprise‑level test strategies, plans, and verification approaches.
• Coordinate with program management and engineering to ensure on‑time delivery of mission hardware.
• Provide technical leadership and oversee day‑to‑day activities of the Integration and Test Engineering team.
• Prepare test requirements, procedures, and detailed test cases for electrical/electronic systems.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.

Skills

LabVIEW

LabWindows CVI

Python

C

C++

Rust

Electrical testing

Root-cause analysis

Earned Value Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field

Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field

16 years of related experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

VDATS

ITAs

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Palm Bay, FL seeks a Scientist, Integration and Test Engineer to lead test operations across multiple avionics programs.

You will plan, execute, and optimize integration and test activities, oversee a talented team, and ensure timely delivery of complex hardware and software solutions. The role requires a strong electrical engineering foundation, software development background, and experience with test equipment such as VDATS.