Lead, Integration & Test Engineer (Melbourne, FL)

L3HHCM20•Melbourne, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an experienced Lead Integration & Test Engineer to manage the development, verification, and deployment of systems and services for a fast-paced, mission-critical Air Force networking program. This engineer will drive and champion the test process in a dynamic government contract environment requiring rapid response, agile execution, and continuous stakeholder engagement. You will be responsible for the development, coordination, implementation, and enforcement of test processes while managing complex interface dependencies across multiple contractors and government teams. The ideal candidate will bring systems engineering expertise, experience navigating complex government acquisition programs, and a proven track record of technical leadership in high-tempo defense environments. As a Lead I&T Engineer, you will help support the Air Force community with advanced networked systems and services that significantly increase the safety, security, and capacity of government operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
Active U.S. Government Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Background in communications, RF systems, or complex networked defense systems
Experience with Telecommunication Test Equipment (Central Office/Optical/TDM/IP)
Experience working on complex government contracts with multiple stakeholders (contractors, government customers, military leadership)
Experience with government acquisition programs, requirements management, and interface control documentation
Python scripting and automation experience for test frameworks, data analysis, and reporting
Experience with Git-based CI/CD pipelines and version control in DevSecOps environments
Experience in Kubernetes/Helm, Ansible/Terraform or any deployment automation technology, AWS

Responsibilities

Act as the Integrated Product Team (IPT) lead for development of test procedures which includes completing process reviews, adhering to program-specific criteria, and working in conjunction with systems engineering
Navigate complex, fast-moving government contract environment with multiple stakeholders, managing technical coordination across contractor teams, government customers, and coalition partners
Respond rapidly to evolving customer requirements and program priorities, maintaining technical rigor while meeting aggressive timelines in a high-tempo operational environment
Manage interface control and requirements flow-down across distributed teams and multiple contract vehicles
Communicate and interface regularly with other IPTs, senior leadership, program management teams, other contractors, and customer
Conduct root cause analysis and lead technical tiger teams to rapidly resolve critical program technical risks and issues
Translate complex technical test results and system performance data into executive-ready briefings for senior military and government leadership
Work with Systems Engineers to identify requirements and ensure they are testable
Create draft and final versions of RVTMs
Lead all Verification and Validation activities in the development of program work packages
Track progress and velocity using JIRA or other status tools for reporting to the government customer
Develop initial test cases during work package creation
Ensure proper process and documentation policies are applied to the work package creation
Communicate and interface regularly with internal/external customers and program management
Develop and execute test procedures and report results to management team and customer
Identify test risks and opportunities and report to the program leadership team
Lead and develop your team members at technical and professional levels
Review and evaluate Work Package RFP’s from the customer
Develop Work Package response proposal for test support effort
Work technical issues to closure using a robust engineering process