Security-Cleared Lead Integration & Test Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Melbourne (KY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Melbourne, Florida, is seeking an experienced IPT Lead to drive test procedures and systems engineering activities for a high-stakes government program.

The role requires a TS clearance and a strong background in communications, RF systems, and complex networked defense platforms. You will coordinate across government customers and contractors while delivering on demanding timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s with 7+ years of related experience.
• Active U.S. Government Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
• Experience in communications, RF systems, or complex networked defense platforms.
• Experience with government contracts and multiple stakeholders.
• Python scripting and automation for test frameworks, data analysis, and reporting.
• Git-based CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps environments.
• Kubernetes/Helm, Ansible/Terraform, deployment tools, or AWS.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of test procedures as Integrated Product Team lead, coordinating with systems engineering.
• Manage a fast-paced government contract environment across contractor teams, government customers, and coalition partners.
• Respond to changing customer needs while maintaining technical discipline and meeting timelines.
• Oversee interface control and requirements flow-down across distributed teams and multiple contract vehicles.
• Communicate regularly with IPTs, senior leaders, program management, contractors, and customers.
• Perform root cause analysis and lead tiger teams to resolve risks and issues.
• Translate test results and system performance data into executive-level briefings for senior stakeholders.
• Define requirements with systems engineers and ensure testability.
• Draft RTVMs and lead verification and validation activities.

Skills

Security clearance required

Python scripting

DevSecOps

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

AWS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Experience equivalent

Tools

Git CI/CD

JIRA

Ansible

Terraform

Docker

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Melbourne, Florida, is seeking an experienced IPT Lead to drive test procedures and systems engineering activities for a high-stakes government program.

The role requires a TS clearance and a strong background in communications, RF systems, and complex networked defense platforms. You will coordinate across government customers and contractors while delivering on demanding timelines.