Senior Specialist, Mechanical Integration Engineer

About the role

L3Harris is seeking a Senior Specialist, Integration & Test Engineer (Mechanical Integration Engineer) to join our team. This role is located in Chantilly, VA and involves a 9/80 schedule.

Responsibilities

• Set up, configure, and document hardware and software systems for testing, including loading both custom and commercial software onto multiple platforms.
• Develop and lead structured training sessions that help users understand and retain what they're learning.
• Build, configure, troubleshoot, and integrate new and existing hardware packages to roll out upgrades, deploy applications, and enhance system capabilities.
• Take full responsibility of the hardware configuration process, master the system inside and out, and train others to use it effectively.
• Support day-to-day training system operations and keep everything running smoothly.
• See training classes through from start to finish, making sure participants leave confident and capable.
• Occasionally travel to support training and system integration at different locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant 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.
• Active TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance is required.
• Solid understanding of engineering principles, particularly verification and validation processes.
• US Military Training Certifications are a big plus.
• Self-starter who can work independently without needing constant direction.
• Comfortable working directly with customers and their leadership teams.
• Eager to learn through self-study, hands-on experience, and pick up knowledge from teammates.
• Proven ability to lead small, diverse teams in fast-paced environments while staying humble and collaborative.
• Strong communicator in both speaking and writing, with solid skills in MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience explaining complex technical topics to different audiences, whether that's fellow engineers, program managers, or customer leadership.
• Proficient in developing and working with MS Excel spreadsheets and data.
• Train-the-trainer certifications are highly valued.

Benefits

L3Harris offers a comprehensive benefits package including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. Specific programs and options may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.