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About the job

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, Electronics & Electro-Mechanical Integration & Test Engineer

Job Code: 46358

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

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

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a Specialist, Electrical Engineer (Electronics & Electro-Mechanical Integration & Test) to support the integration, test, troubleshooting, and validation of electronic and electro-mechanical systems in a laboratory environment.

This role also supports avionics integration and hot-fire testing of rocket motors and other propulsion systems at external test sites. The successful candidate will apply technical knowledge and hands-on experience to support development and execution of test activities while working closely with cross-functional engineering and program teams. This role requires strong troubleshooting capability, a commitment to laboratory safety, and the ability to provide leadership and mentorship within a small team environment.

Essential Functions:

Perform integration and test activities for electronic and electro-mechanical systems in support of development, qualification, and production efforts.

Troubleshoot hardware and system-level issues using engineering principles, diagnostic tools, and test equipment.

Collect, reduce, analyze, and document test data using appropriate data systems and measurement techniques.

Develop and execute test procedures, test setups, and supporting technical documentation.

Operate safely in a laboratory environment while ensuring compliance with all safety requirements and promoting the safety of self and team members.

Work effectively in a cross-functional team environment with systems, design, manufacturing, quality, and program teams.

Ability to provide technical leadership for a small team of approximately 3–5 personnel.

Mentor and support the development of junior engineers, early career employees, and other team members.

Communicate technical progress, risks, and issues clearly to leadership and stakeholders.

Support continuous improvement initiatives related to test processes, safety, and laboratory operations.

Ability to obtain a US secret security clearance.

Travel: 20%.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 4 years of prior Electrical/Test/Integration Engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior Electrical/Test/Integration Engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior Electrical/Test/Integration Engineering experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field is preferred.

4 years of experience in an electronics and/or electro-mechanical test role in the aerospace industry or related industry preferred.

Experience with electro-mechanical actuators.

Familiarity with laboratory test equipment and instrumentation.

Experience designing and integrating electrical cable harnesses and system interconnects for aerospace or defense hardware.

Experience planning and executing Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) testing for avionics or electro-mechanical systems.

Experience operating safely in a laboratory environment with demonstrated commitment to personal and team safety.

Experience supporting integration and test of complex electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies.

Knowledge of data systems and measurement techniques.

Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.

Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment. Familiarity with laboratory test equipment and instrumentation.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic engineering environment.

Demonstrated ability to lead a small team of 3–5 people.

Strong mentoring, coaching, and team development skills.

Active US secret security clearance is desired.

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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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