Specialist, Integration/Test Engineering

L3Harris Technologies; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Specialist, Integration/Test Engineering in Greenville, Texas (on-site). The role focuses on integrating and testing electromechanical systems, ensuring hardware and software compatibility from design through commissioning, and supporting EMI/Tempest testing and flight readiness.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of related experience, proficiency with test equipment and COTS software, and an active security clearance; Top Secret

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience; graduate degree with 2+ years preferred.
• Experience with industry standard test equipment and COTS hardware.
• Proficient with Windows-based programs and COTS software applications.
• Active or interim Secret Security clearance required; Top Secret with SCI capability preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Perform integration and/or test of all components to meet program objectives.
• Develop and implement hardware, software, and facilities integration procedures.
• Ensure electrical/physical compatibility of interfaces and first article product integration.
• Develop and execute hardware/software system-level test programs, plans, and procedures.
• Support EMI/Tempest testing and in-flight duty as needed.
• Operate various test equipment for subsystem and system-level testing.

Skills

Subsystem testing

LRU/configuration

Ground Test Plans

Electrical troubleshooting

COTS hardware familiarity

Windows applications

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Graduate Degree advantage

8+ years alternative experience

Tools

Oscilloscope

Spectrum Analyzer

Time Domain Reflectometer

Network Analyzer

Digital Multimeter

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/Test Engineering

Job Code: 41500

Job Location: Greenville, Texas On-site

Job Schedule: 4/10 Regular: Every Friday Off, 2nd Shift

Job Description:

Responsible for performing the integration and/or test of all components, ensuring electrical and physical compatibility to meet program technical, schedule and cost objectives. In support of system design activities, responsible for test and/or integration of COTS-based electromechanical systems from the system design phase through development, documentation, installation and commissioning of the completed system. Integration responsibilities may include design, develop and implement integration plans for procedures for hardware, software, and facilities. Responsible for the physical and electrical compatibility of functional interfaces and first article product integration, ensuring seamless interface between the design and production of systems. Testing responsibilities may include analyzes requirements for testability issues. Develops and implements both hardware and software system level test programs, plans, specifications, procedures and customer acceptance.

Essential Functions:

• Subsystem pre-operational checks in accordance with applicable engineering documentation
• Configures/prepares LRUs and subsystem components for single and multi-thread interface and operation
• Accomplishment of subsystem and system level Ground Test Plans
• Insertion loss testing of RF harness assemblies per released engineering and technical specifications
• System and subsystem troubleshooting to component level
• Identifies subsystem LRU failures and takes appropriate troubleshooting actions to repair, replace, and retest when necessary
• Identifies hardware, software, and firmware anomalies and recommends repair/corrective actions via several enterprise software applications
• Supports EMI/Tempest testing of various airborne subsystems
• Supports software and hardware development integration activities
• Aircraft pre-flight activities to ensure system and subsystem flight readiness
• Uses several types of test equipment to perform various subsystem and system level troubleshooting and test functions:

Local Area Network (LAN) Test Devices

• Network Analyze
• Time Domain Reflectometer (TDR)
• Digital Multimeter
• Oscilloscope
• Frequency Counter
• Function Generator/AWGs
• Signal Generator
• Spectrum Analyzer
• Power/Watt Meter
• Fiber Optic Test Devices

Additional Responsibilities:

• Employs several COTS and organic software applications to complete test activities
• May be required to perform in-flight duty as observer on several airborne platforms
• May be responsible for the preparation and/or review of engineering documents
• Advises and assists in effecting design changes to improve operational capability, equipment efficiency, and reduce cost of operation
• Frequent technical interface with various functional organizations, as well as local and offsite customers

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.
• Must be familiar with the use of industry standard test equipment and COTS hardware.
• Candidate must be computer literate to include the use of Windows based programs and COTS software applications.
• Candidate must hold an active or interim Secret Security clearance to start.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security clearance with SCI is required.
• Candidates shall possess thorough analytical and troubleshooting skills and be able to communicate well via verbal or written means.
• Position will require flexibility with regard to assigned work schedules/shifts and requires maintenance of qualification for FAA Class III flight physical/duties in support of organizational objectives.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Strong applicable est environment experience.
• Experience with RC135 platforms
• Strong work ethic; maintaining a sense of urgency to ensure obligations are met.
• Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI DOD Security Clearance.

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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