Specialist, Electrical Engineer
About The Position
L3Harris is seeking a Specialist, Electrical Engineer to support integration, testing, troubleshooting, and validation of electronic and electro-mechanical systems in a laboratory environment. The role also supports avionics integration and hot-fire testing of rocket motors and other propulsion systems at external test sites. The engineer applies technical knowledge and hands-on experience to develop and execute test activities in collaboration with cross-functional engineering and program teams. The position requires strong troubleshooting skills, a commitment to laboratory safety, and the ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship within a small team. The role is located in Huntsville, Alabama, follows a 9/80 schedule (80 hours over nine workdays every two weeks, with every other Friday off), and includes 20% travel.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of Electrical/Test/Integration Engineering experience; or a graduate degree and at least 2 years of such experience; or at least 8 years of such experience in lieu of a degree.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
- Strong troubleshooting capability.
- Commitment to laboratory safety and compliance with safety requirements.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Ability to communicate technical progress, risks, and issues clearly.
Nice To Haves
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Four years of experience in an electronics and/or electro-mechanical test role in the aerospace industry or a related industry.
- Experience with electro-mechanical actuators.
- Familiarity with laboratory test equipment and instrumentation.
- Experience designing and integrating electrical cable harnesses and system interconnects for aerospace or defense hardware.
- Experience planning and executing Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) testing for avionics or electro-mechanical systems.
- Experience supporting integration and test of complex electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies.
- Knowledge of data systems and measurement techniques.
- Strong root cause analysis skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic engineering environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a small team of 3–5 people.
- Strong mentoring, coaching, and team development skills.
- Active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Perform integration and test activities for electronic and electro-mechanical systems supporting development, qualification, and production efforts.
- Troubleshoot hardware and system-level issues using engineering principles, diagnostic tools, and test equipment.
- Collect, reduce, analyze, and document test data using appropriate data systems and measurement techniques.
- Develop and execute test procedures, test setups, and supporting technical documentation.
- Operate safely in the laboratory and comply with safety requirements while promoting the safety of team members.
- Work with systems, design, manufacturing, quality, and program teams.
- Provide technical leadership for a small team of approximately 3–5 personnel.
- Mentor and support junior engineers, early-career employees, and other team members.
- Communicate technical progress, risks, and issues to leadership and stakeholders.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to test processes, safety, and laboratory operations.
- Support avionics integration and hot-fire testing of rocket motors and other propulsion systems at external test sites.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
