Specialist, Integration and Test Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, FL, is seeking an experienced Specialist Integration and Test Engineer to analyze Units Under Test, develop test strategies, and implement fault detection for electrical and electronic systems.

The role includes developing test software on VDATS, supporting ITA designs, and coordinating with multi-discipline teams to ensure robust verification, validation, and qualification activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Experience with automated test equipment and test environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Units Under Test to understand functionality, interfaces, and failure modes.
• Develop test requirements, procedures, and detailed test cases for electrical systems.
• Design fault detection and fault isolation tests.
• Develop, debug, and maintain test set software using VDATS.
• Support design, development, and validation of Interface Test Adapters (ITAs).
• Collaborate with systems, electrical, software, and manufacturing engineering teams.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Software development

Test design

Fault isolation

Read schematics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Graduate degree

Tools

VDATS

LabVIEW

LabWindows CVI

Python

C

C++

Rust

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: Specialist Integration and Test Engineer

Job Code: 43246

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

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 an experienced Integration and Test Engineer with a strong electrical engineering foundation and solid software development background. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analyzing Units Under Test (UUTs), developing test strategies, creating test cases, and implementing fault detection and fault isolation testing. This role will also include developing test set software on VDATS and supporting the design of Interface Test Adapters (ITAs).

Essential Functions:

• Analyze Units Under Test to understand functionality, interfaces, failure modes, and test requirements.
• Develop test requirements, test procedures, and detailed test cases for electrical and electronic systems.
• Design and implement fault detection and fault isolation tests.
• Develop, debug, and maintain test set software using VDATS.
• Support the design, development, and validation of Interface Test Adapters.
• Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, interface control documents, and technical specifications.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues during test development and execution.
• Collaborate with systems, electrical, software, and manufacturing engineering teams.
• Document test methods, results, failures, and corrective actions.
• Support verification, validation, and qualification activities as required.
• Lead/participate in design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR) for test software, ITA designs, test fixtures, and UUT test strategies.
• Review electrical schematics, interface control documents, software design descriptions, test procedures, and requirements documentation.
• Create and maintain test plans, test procedures, test reports, fault isolation documentation, and design review packages.
• Document test software design, configuration, version history, validation results, and known limitations.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, technical drawings, and engineering documentation
• Clearly communicate technical findings, risks, design concerns, and recommended corrective actions to engineering and program stakeholders
• Ability to obtain US Government clearance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field with a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience, or graduate degree with at least 2 years of prior related experience.
• Experience developing test solutions for electronic or electromechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of electrical circuits, signals, instrumentation, and troubleshooting methods.
• Software development experience in test environments.
• Experience with VDATS or similar automated test systems.
• Ability to analyze UUT behavior and create effective fault isolation and diagnostic tests.
• Experience designing or supporting ITAs, test fixtures, cable assemblies, or interface hardware.
• Experience with automated test equipment, data acquisition, and instrumentation.
• Familiarity with LabVIEW, LabWindows CVI, Python, C, C++, Rust and other scripting or programming languages.
• Experience in Aerospace, Defense and Depot Level Maintenance, or other regulated engineering environments.
• Knowledge of requirements-based testing and formal verification processes and Fault insertion demonstrations
• Experience supporting production test, depot test, or maintenance test environments.

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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