Senior Associate, Test Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Orlando, FL is seeking a Test Engineer to support avionics testing at the component and subsystem level. You will develop test plans, automate procedures, coordinate readiness reviews, and perform failure investigations.

The role requires working across engineering disciplines and ensuring designs meet operating requirements for fabrication, test, flight, and life cycle environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with 2+ years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree with 0-2 years experience
• In lieu of a degree, 6+ years of related experience may be considered
• Candidate must be able to obtain a US security clearance
• Strong knowledge of the job area required

Responsibilities

• Perform component test planning, prepare manual test procedures and develop automated test equipment/software
• Lead integration testing, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Provide floor support for test teams and assist with test readiness reviews
• Train in company processes, launch vehicle systems, and related test tasks
• Demonstrate ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment and under pressure

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Technical communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Graduate Degree

6+ years of related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

DMM

Oscilloscope

Power supplies

Network analyzers

Microsoft Office

Programming tools

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, Test Engineer

Job Code: 41558

Job Location: Orlando, Florida

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 is seeking a Test Engineer at our Orlando, FL location. This role will support avionics component and subsystem level testing, including working with various engineering disciplines to develop test plans and procedures/programs (manual and automated), coordinating test readiness reviews, test executions, providing floor support and performing failure investigations. This location produces complex stage launch vehicles used to support ballistic missile defense testing. In this role, the candidate will be responsible for performing Test Engineering tasks that establish and manage design requirements, and will verify product designs meet all operating requirements for fabrication, test, flight, and life cycle disposal environments.

Essential Functions

• Perform component test planning, preparation, generation of manual test procedures and development of automated test equipment and software, coordinating and ensuring successful test execution and completion
• Perform integration testing, leading failure investigations, perform root cause analysis, and mistake proof planning
• Provide production floor support for test teams as needed
• Train in both company processes, launch vehicle systems and related test engineering tasks
• Ability to obtain a US security clearance

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 0-2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience. Requires strong knowledge of job area.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience in Automated Test Equipment development using Labview/TestStand or similar
• Ability to analyze and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, troubleshoot hardware, identify root cause and corrective action
• Ability to multi-task, attention to detail
• Must be able to work well under pressure, in a collaborative, dynamic and multi-disciplinary environment
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills are required, as well as solid computer skills and experience using the Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project).
• Programming skills, familiar with software development tools and processes
• Familiar with Root Cause Analysis tools such as Five Whys and Fault Tree Analysis as well as Mistake Proofing
• Experienced with Environmental Stress Screening Acceptance Testing and Qualification Testing
• General purpose test equipment proficiency (DMM, oscilloscope, power supplies, network analyzers, etc.)
• Knowledgeable of aerospace/defense engineering design and production disciplines

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.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer.