Sr. Specialist, Integration & Test Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Northampton, MA is seeking a Sr. Spec, Integration & Test Engineer to define test processes for complex electro-optical and electro-mechanical systems. You will coordinate integration from component to system level and guide cross-functional teams on design and verification.

The role requires strong project management experience, technical leadership, and the ability to obtain a US DOD Secret Clearance. Willingness to travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field; minimum 6 years of integration/test experience, or 4 years with graduate degree, or 10 years without degree.
• Be able to obtain US DOD Secret Clearance (US Citizenship required).
• Proficient with IBM Rational DOORS, Test Rail, MBSE, JIRA and Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership as I&T Lead with an IPT lead on product development issues.
• Mentor engineers on I&T practices and lessons learned from submarine and surface imaging system designs.
• Manage System Qualification CAM responsibilities including schedules, quotes, and estimates.
• Coordinate with I&T commodity teams for requirements flow-down and support design reviews (SDR/PDR/CDR).
• Develop test plans, procedures, requirements traceability, test reports, and validation activities.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to 10%.

Skills

Technical leadership

Program management

Engineering guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Graduate degree (preferred)

Tools

IBM Rational DOORS

Test Rail

MBSE

JIRA

Confluence

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

Sr. Spec, Integration & Test Engineer

Job Code

40778

Location

Northampton, MA

Schedule

9/80

Job Description

The purpose of the Integration and Test engineer position is to synthesize and define test processes for complex electro-optical and electro-mechanical systems. Coordinate assembly level through system level integration and test activities and ensure that technical obligations are fulfilled. Senior professional with strong knowledge of job area and broad knowledge of project management. May manage complex projects or processes with general oversight. Communications within and outside of own function to gain cooperation on operation processes, practices, and procedures. Make moderate to substantial improvements to systems and processes. Contributes to achievements of departmental goals and operating plans with direct impact on the departmental results.

Essential Functions

• Provide technical leadership acting as I&T Lead working with an IPT lead on design and development issues related to product development.
• Provide technical guidance to the engineering development teams and offer improvements based on lessons learned during Submarine and Surface Imaging system design and development activities.
• Perform Control Account Manager (CAM) responsibilities for System Qualification WBS on development programs including managing schedules, quoting & estimating work.
• Coordinate with I&T commodity teams in the flow down of customer requirements.
• Support internal and external design reviews including SDR, PDR, and CDR.
• Contribute to the Risk and Opportunities register for development and production programs.
• Generate test validation metrics for Engineering Program Reviews.
• Support business development on proposals for Submarine and Surface Imaging Systems including generating BOE’s, technical volumes, and technical approach.
• Mentor less tenured engineers on the I&T Engineering team.
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to domestic and international customers.
• Lead customer discussions at a variety of forums such as the Systems Engineering Working Group, Management Working Group, Environmental Qualification Testing IPT, Integration meetings, and Test Readiness Review.
• Develop test plans, test procedures, requirements traceability, test reports, test flow, and test case design and implementation.
• Execute component through system level verification and validation, troubleshooting and document results.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement correction actions.
• Support Operations in Failure Trend analysis and ensure failure trends are quickly and effectively identified and resolved.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts.
• Capable of traveling domestically and internationally up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field and minimum 6 years of prior Integration/Test 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.
• Ability to obtain a US DOD Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship.
• Technical Software Used: IBM Rational DOORS, Test Rail, MBSE, Atlassian Suite: JIRA and Confluence.
• Test Hardware: DC Power Supplies, Digital Multi-Meters, Oscilloscope, Signal Generator, RF Signal Generator, Spectrum Analyzer, Noise Figure Analyzer, Fiber Optic Scope Meter.
• Understanding of systems engineering concepts.
• Knowledge of Electro-Optical Imaging testing, Broadband RF/Microwave and Antenna test, Line of sight testing.
• Project and team leadership experience.

Salary and Benefits

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Massachusetts is $102,000 – $189,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary; final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 that 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. For information regarding Right to Work, please refer to the appropriate documentation available in English or Spanish.