TS/SCI Cleared Space Systems Integration & Test Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, Florida, is seeking a test and integration engineer to support space payloads and spacecraft subsystems. The role focuses on verification, automation, and hands-on assembly across the full product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has a degree and relevant experience, TS/SCI clearance, and experience with LabVIEW, TestStand, and RF/test equipment, plus a track record in a fast-paced defense program.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• We support the development, assembly, integration, verification, and test automation of space payloads, spacecraft subsystems, and full space vehicles.
• We provide system-level integration and test engineering support during verification, including automation of functional, qualification, and production environmental testing.
• We support integration and test efforts for spacecraft buses, communications payloads, mission payloads, and full space vehicles.
• We develop and deploy electrical ground support equipment to enable integration, checkout, test automation, and execution.
• We create and maintain test documentation, including test requirements, design documents, plans, procedures, verification records, and test reports.
• We execute day-to-day integration and test activities for payload and spacecraft systems.
• We perform electrical ground support equipment and unit‑under‑test checkout, selloff, and troubleshooting across the system lifecycle.
• We analyze test data, identify anomalies, document issues, and lead root cause and corrective action efforts with cross‑functional teams.
• We support system verification and validation activities from design through manufacturing, testing, and delivery.
• We contribute to major program reviews, including SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, IRR, TRR, I&T, and final selloff.
• We collaborate with internal teams, subcontractors, and customers to ensure test readiness and successful execution.
• We travel as needed to support integration, test, and post-delivery activities.
• We work extended or weekend hours when program schedules require it.

Skills

Clearance TS/SCI

Strong communication

Ability to work in large programs

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

DOORS

COSMOS

InControl

Python

Jira

Bitbucket

Confluence

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, Florida, is seeking a test and integration engineer to support space payloads and spacecraft subsystems. The role focuses on verification, automation, and hands-on assembly across the full product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has a degree and relevant experience, TS/SCI clearance, and experience with LabVIEW, TestStand, and RF/test equipment, plus a track record in a fast-paced defense program.