Senior Specialist, Quality Engineering

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Carlstadt (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Specialist, Quality Engineer for Carlstadt, NJ. The role blends hands‑on inspection with engineering collaboration to ensure requirements conformance and timely delivery on a production floor.

Candidates should have a strong quality engineering background in aerospace/defense, ability to obtain a security clearance, and comfort working across design, manufacturing, and shop floor teams. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 6+ years of relevant experience; or graduate degree with 4+ years; or 10 years in lieu of degree.
• First Article Inspection per AS9102 and/or PPAP required.
• Experience auditing internal and external processes.

Responsibilities

• Support build, test, qualification and shipment of product on the shop floor with cross‑functional teams.
• Create and submit Acceptance Document packages to customers.
• Administer nonconforming product/deviation processes and drive resolutions.
• Collaborate with Design and Manufacturing Engineers to facilitate improvements.

Skills

Quality engineering

Aerospace/defense experience

Auditing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Graduate degree

10 years of related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Caliper

Micrometer

Depth gauges

Surface finish profilometer

Pin gauges

Bridge CMM / Light-Scan

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 Specialist, Quality Engineer

Job ID: 43011

Job Location: Carlstadt, NJ

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Specialist, Quality Engineer to join our team in Carlstadt, NJ.This is a highly collaborative role that involves significant time on the production floor, working closely with both the product and team members, with a strong focus on requirements conformance and delivery.This is not a traditional desk job; active engagement, problem‑solving, and hands‑on involvement are essential to success in this position.

This role offers a high degree of autonomy and is well suited for disciplined, self‑starting individuals. ARDE fosters a collaborative environment, and team members are always willing to support one another in achieving the overall goal.

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to obtain a Security Clearance.
• Assigned to a build project between a single vessel to a few hundred.
• Work with Design Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, and Shop Floor Managers to facilitate the build, test, qualification and shipment of product. This is a 60/40 Desk/Floor position with active and vibrant interaction daily with Shop Floor crew and Engineering departments.
• Creation, Submission of Acceptance Document packages to the customer.
• Administration of Nonconforming product/Deviation process for assigned projects, with the solution, administration and facilitation of progress of resolution.
• Working knowledge and experience with Physical contact inspection tools, such as Caliper, Micrometer, depth gauges, surface finish profilometer, Pin gauges.
• Working knowledge and experience of Inspection tools such as Comparator, Bridge and Portable CMM, and Light-Scan are beneficial.
• Knowledge and experience of Metal manufacturing such as Horizontal Turning, GTAW welding, Milling, Electron Beam Welding, CNC Machining, Roll forming, Pressure Forming, and Heat Treatment are beneficial.
• Knowledge and experience of Carbon Fiber wrapping is an advantage but not expected.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• First Article Inspection per AS9102 and or PPAP required
• Experience with Auditing Internal and External

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Background in Quality Engineering in Aerospace, Automotive or Military industries
• Quality Management Systems ISO9001/AS9100/IATF-16949 with 5+ years experience preferred, with a working knowledge of each clause and interpretation.
• Experience in composite wrap inspection, beneficial but not expected.
• Experience in Borescope / Videoscope inspection beneficial but not expected

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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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