Lead, Integration & Test Engineering

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Job Location: Wilmington, Massachusetts

About the Role

The L3Harris Space Superiority group has an opening for a Lead, Integration & Test Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Wilmington, MA. The individual will work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and a collaborative team setting.

The L3Harris AgileEO Metrology, Integration & Test department is seeking a Lead, Integration & Test Engineer to support one of our newer programs. AgileEO specializes in space-based, small aperture visible and IR telescopes with integrated electromechanical devices used for motion and focus control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate advanced electro-optical systems for space-based applications, ensuring compliance with all relevant specifications and mission requirements.
• Lead a team of engineers, overseeing and ensuring technical execution of projects. Coordinate with program leadership to develop a technical plan and path forward for program execution.
• Manage major subcontract cost, schedule, and performance and oversee the overall Mission Payload Flight AI&T (Assembly, Integration, and Test) activities.
• Design, plan, and execute test procedures for electro-optical components and systems. Analyze test data to validate system performance against requirements. Identify and troubleshoot issues, propose corrective actions, and implement solutions.
• Define, manage, and maintain system and sub-system level requirements, ensuring traceability and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle, from conceptual design to final system delivery and operation.
• Generate and maintain detailed technical documentation, including test plans, procedures, work instructions, test reports, and anomaly reports.
• Develop and evaluate trade studies to support decision-making processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including subcontractors and U.S. Government customers, to ensure alignment and project success.
• Ensure all engineering activities adhere to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and quality assurance, to ensure successful system integration and test.
• Prepare effective presentations to communicate technical information to non-technical professionals.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance test methodologies and system integration practices.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering their development and growth within the team.
• Support the program technical leads (Lead or Chief Systems Engineer, IPT Lead) by performing technical analysis, managing specifications, and generating design review and technical documents.
• Support test and design verification, requirements sell off, and end item data package (EIDP) generation efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or other related scientific discipline and 9 years of relevant space-based EO/IR systems engineering work experience. Alternatively, a graduate degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Candidate must be eligible to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Preferred Skills

• Active Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Demonstrated experience with space systems engineering, including knowledge of space environments, satellite systems, and space mission design. Familiarity with NASA-STD-1540 and/or NASA-STD-7002.
• Experience in leading technical teams, managing projects and competing priorities, and coordinating cross-functional engineering activities.
• Proficiency in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and traditional systems engineering tools such as DOORs, CAMEO, CREO, JIRA, and SysML.
• Proficiency in optical and electro-optical testing techniques and equipment, including experience with optical design, sensors, detectors, and imaging systems.
• Strong understanding of system integration processes and best practices. Familiarity with space environment considerations and testing protocols.
• Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) and Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and other relevant engineering and simulation software tools, such as MATLAB.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record of tackling complex engineering challenges.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals.

Pay

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for Massachusetts is $122,000.00 - $227,000.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Schedule

9/80 (Every Other Friday Off!)