Senior Associate, Integration & Test Engineering

L3Harris Technologies; Wood (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Bristol, PA seeks an experienced Senior Associate, Systems Integration and Test Engineering to support airborne telemetry and RF hardware integration.

You will develop test programs, verify system readiness, and work with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-reliability aerospace solutions. The role emphasizes integration planning, test execution, data collection, and documentation, with opportunities to contribute to producibility analyses and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of related experience; or graduate degree with 0–2 years; or 6 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience testing or integrating electronic or RF hardware and embedded systems.
• Familiarity with RF/test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power meters, network analyzers.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic test anomalies and escalate complex issues.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support development of hardware and software test plans, procedures, and specifications based on program requirements.
• Perform system, subsystem, and device-level integration of electronic, RF, and airborne telemetry hardware.
• Assist with executing tests, collecting data, and preliminary troubleshooting using standard test equipment.
• Contribute to verification/validation activities and document results with configuration control.
• Support producibility analyses and test readiness preparations, escalating risks as needed.
• collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure coordinated program execution.

Skills

Electronics testing

RF hardware

Troubleshooting

Test planning

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Power meters

Network analyzers

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: Senior Associate, Systems Integration and Test Engineering

Job Code: 47576

Job Location: Bristol, PA

Job Schedule: 9/80, Full Time on-site

Job Description:

The Integration & Test Engineer supports the development and delivery of airborne telemetry, radio frequency (RF), secure communications, and embedded flight‑safety systems for L3Harris’s TRF Bristol site. This role performs electrical and physical integration, develops hardware and software test programs, and ensures mission‑critical products meet technical, schedule, cost, quality, and customer requirements. The position works across engineering and program functions to strengthen system integration, verification and validation, producibility analysis, and test readiness for ruggedized airborne hardware. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team focused on delivering high‑reliability solutions for United States and allied aerospace and defense platforms.

Essential Functions:

• Support development of hardware and software test plans, procedures, and specifications based on defined program and design requirements.

• Perform system, subsystem, and device‑level integration of electronic, RF, and airborne telemetry hardware under guidance from senior engineers.

• Assist with executing tests, collecting data, and performing preliminary troubleshooting using standard electronic and RF test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers.

• Contribute to verification and validation activities, including documenting results and ensuring configuration control of integration and test artifacts.

• Support producibility, compatibility, and basic testability analyses by making standard adjustments or recommendations.

• Participate in integration planning and test readiness preparations, escalating risks or failures to senior team members.

• Collaborate with systems, electrical, mechanical, RF, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure coordinated program execution.
• Maintain lab safety, ESD compliance, and proper use of tools, fixtures, and test equipment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience; OR graduate degree with 0–2 years; OR in lieu of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience.

• Practical experience with testing or integrating electronic or RF hardware, circuit card assemblies, or electromechanical systems.

• Familiarity with electronic/RF test equipment such as oscilloscopes, power meters, network analyzers, and spectrum analyzers.

• Ability to troubleshoot basic test anomalies and elevate complex issues appropriately.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Familiarity with electrostatic discharge (ESD) best practices and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines for electronic test environments.

• Experience with automated test tools or scripting environments such as LabVIEW or MATLAB, or similar tools.

• Familiarity with qualification testing, environmental testing, or manufacturing support.

• Experience supporting manufacturing production of electronic devices or secure communication hardware.

• Exposure to airborne or ruggedized embedded systems for telemetry, RF, secure communications, or mission‑critical applications.

• Experience conducting system‑level troubleshooting using RF or digital engineering tools and techniques.

• Familiarity with Department of Defense or government customer test processes, deliverables, or acceptance requirements.

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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