Senior Quality Engineer - Aerospace & DoD

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Bristol Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Bristol, PA is seeking a Specialist, Quality Engineering to lead aerospace quality initiatives across DoD programs, managing complex projects with minimal oversight.

You will develop and implement quality protocols, support inspections, and ensure compliance with government and customer requirements. The role emphasizes defect-free outcomes and continuous improvement across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or graduate degree with 2+ years; or 8+ years of related experience.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.
• Preferred Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Knowledge of IPC standards for hi-performance soldering, coating, and connectors.
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality management systems.

Responsibilities

• Establishes robust quality evaluation and control systems for assembly, integration and test of complex electronic & mechanical assemblies.
• Leads support activities across programs ranging from hardware inspections, evaluation of incoming material, electrical test and inspection of build of assemblies.
• Expert with FRB/MRB activities, overseeing issue closure and strategic cross-company implementation of systemic preventive corrective actions.
• Expert RCCA practitioner of problem-solving methodologies.
• Strong performance history with generating professional presentations, technical reports and in-depth case studies.
• Uses metrics to identify signals and initiate tactical course corrections and manages KPIs to meet established goals.
• Responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees related to all quality processes.
• Initiates complex projects and leads continuous improvement activities including driving ZDP execution in accordance with business strategy.
• Communicates within and outside of own function or business area and has responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization (e.g., DCMA, prime customers, key vendors, etc.) when necessary.
• Supports team efforts to achieve efficient resolution of issues without compromise to quality.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Security clearance

DoD programs

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Graduate Degree (MS/PhD) in related field

Tools

IPC standards for hi-performance soldering

AS9100 knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Bristol, PA is seeking a Specialist, Quality Engineering to lead aerospace quality initiatives across DoD programs, managing complex projects with minimal oversight.

You will develop and implement quality protocols, support inspections, and ensure compliance with government and customer requirements. The role emphasizes defect-free outcomes and continuous improvement across the product lifecycle.