Scientist, Integration and Test Engineering Sign on bonuses starting at $15K

L3Harris Technologies•Town of Gates, NY

2d•$126,500 - $235,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Scientist, Integration and Test Engineer leads, plans, and executes integration and test operations across a portfolio of Airborne Imaging EO/IR programs. The role provides operations leadership, technical oversight, and strategic coordination to support successful integration, verification, and validation of complex military imaging products. It requires an electrical engineering foundation and a software development background. The position manages a team of engineers and partners with engineering, manufacturing, and program management to deliver mission hardware on schedule. Responsibilities include analyzing Units Under Test (UUTs), developing test strategies and cases, implementing fault detection and isolation testing, developing test-set software, and supporting the design of Interface Test Adapters (ITAs). The position is based onsite in Rochester, New York and follows a 9/80 schedule: employees work 9 out of every 14 days for a total of 80 hours, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related technical field and at least 12 years of prior relevant experience; alternatively, a graduate degree in one of these fields and at least 10 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 16 years of prior related experience.
At least 1 year of experience with Earned Value Management processes and variance reporting.
At least 1 year of experience leading integration and test activities for Airborne Imaging EO/IT technologies.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
Electrical engineering foundation and software development background.

Nice To Haves

Experience with automated test equipment, data acquisition, and instrumentation.
Familiarity with LabVIEW, LabWindows CVI, Python, C, C++, Rust, or other scripting or programming languages.
Experience with optical systems design and test.
Experience in Aerospace, Defense and Depot Level Maintenance, or other regulated engineering environments.
Knowledge of requirements-based testing, formal verification processes, and fault insertion demonstrations.
Experience supporting production test, depot test, or maintenance test environments.
Experience developing test solutions for electronic or electromechanical systems.
Strong understanding of electrical circuits, signals, instrumentation, and troubleshooting methods.
Software development experience in test environments.
Experience with video transport and encoding, including H.264, MISB, and SMPTE standards.
Experience with VDATS or similar automated test systems.
Ability to analyze UUT behavior and create effective fault-isolation and diagnostic tests.
Experience designing or supporting ITAs, test fixtures, cable assemblies, or interface hardware.
Background developing or executing verification and validation plans for hardware involving environmental or functional testing.
Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, optical, and software subsystems commonly used in Airborne Imaging technologies and how they interact during integration.
Familiarity with enterprise-level test operations, including multi-program coordination, shared test infrastructure, and cross-program process alignment.
Experience establishing and managing test facilities, ground support equipment, or specialized test assets used for military systems integration.
Strong capability in root-cause analysis and leading resolution of issues discovered during integration or test execution.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, execution, and optimization of integration and test operations across multiple programs supporting Airborne Imaging Technologies.
Develop enterprise-wide test strategies, test plans, verification approaches, and integration roadmaps with Program Management and Engineering.
Support business pursuits and proposals, including technical proposal reviews and Basis of Estimate (BOE) development as required.
Serve as the primary test operations interface for internal leadership and external customers on integration and test matters.
Track program performance, risks, resources, and milestones related to integration and test operations, and communicate and plan mitigations in a timely manner.
Oversee day-to-day activities of the Integration and Test Engineering team, ensuring alignment with program objectives, technical accuracy, and adherence to safety and quality standards.
Coordinate test readiness, integration sequences, and test campaigns, maintaining configuration management and technical discipline throughout all phases.
Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve issues that affect integration or test execution schedules.
Develop test requirements, test procedures, and detailed test cases for electrical and electronic systems.
Interpret system-level requirements and translate them into actionable integration and test strategies.
Analyze Units Under Test (UUTs), develop test strategies and test cases, and implement fault detection and fault isolation testing.
Develop test-set software and support the design of Interface Test Adapters (ITAs).