Lead Rocket Test Engineer - Vibration & Hot-Fire Lab

RocketForce Technologies LLC; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking a Senior Associate, Integration/Test Engineering for our Redmond, WA facility. The role involves coordinating vibration, hot-fire, and component-level testing of rockets, supporting monopropellant, bipropellant, and electric thrusters for in-space applications.

Responsibilities include designing test methods, configuring data acquisition, organizing technician tasks, and analyzing test data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 2+ years Integration/Test experience.
• Graduate degree or equivalent with 0–2 years of Integration/Test experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 6+ years Integration/Test experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and evaluate test methods, procedures, and equipment used in testing systems and components.
• Conduct rocket engine vibration and hot firing tests in a vacuum chamber with proper data acquisition and control.
• Monitor and maintain data acquisition, control, and mechanical systems in the vibration lab.
• Organize technician work force tasks to accomplish test objectives.
• Assist in planning test setup requirements through reviews, meetings, and proposals.
• Analyze engine and facility test data for monitoring hardware and equipment.
• Participate in the Emergency Response Team.
• Possess the ability to obtain a US Secret Clearance.
• Possess the ability to obtain respirator certification.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace / mechanical / chemical engineering

Graduate degree or equivalent with 0–2 years of Integration/Test experience

In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of Integration/Test experience

Job description

L3Harris is seeking a Senior Associate, Integration/Test Engineering for our Redmond, WA facility. The role involves coordinating vibration, hot-fire, and component-level testing of rockets, supporting monopropellant, bipropellant, and electric thrusters for in-space applications.

Responsibilities include designing test methods, configuring data acquisition, organizing technician tasks, and analyzing test data.