Senior Associate, Integration/Test Engineering

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.

About the role

L3Harris is seeking a Test Engineer to join our facility in Redmond, Washington. In this role you will play a multi-disciplinary function in the successful coordination of vibration, hot fire, and component level testing of our rockets. You will support testing of monopropellant, bipropellant, and electric thrusters for various in-space applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, design, and evaluate test methods, procedures and equipment used in testing systems and components.
• Conduct rocket engine vibration and hot firing tests in a vacuum chamber while ensuring measurements and data acquisition and control systems are properly configured.
• Use engineering principles to ensure set ups are properly designed prior to starting a test.
• Work with Structural engineering and technicians to drive rigor in vibration testing of our rocket engines.
• Monitor and maintain data acquisition, control, and mechanical systems in the vibration lab.
• Organize technician work force tasks to accomplish test objectives.
• Assist in planning test setup requirements through document reviews, customer review meetings, and proposal inputs for potential new business.
• Analyze engine test data and facility data as needed for monitoring hardware and equipment.
• Participate in our Emergency Response Team.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret Clearance.
• Ability to obtain a respirator certification.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior Integration/Test experience.
• Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior Integration/Test experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of Integration/Test experience.

Skills

• A Bachelor's Degree in an aerospace, mechanical, chemical, or other engineering discipline is preferred.
• Experience working with fluid systems and/or ability to calculate pressures within a fluid system.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment with various skillsets.
• Good communication skills in both written and verbal forms.

Pay

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in the State of Washington is $76,500 - $141,500. 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.

Schedule

4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week.

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.

L3Harris announced on January 5th, that AE Industrial Partners (“AE Industrial”) has agreed to acquire a controlling interest in L3Harris’ Space Propulsion and Power Systems business. This position has been identified as one that will transition to the new standalone company upon closing of the transaction.