(DoW SkillBridge), Specialist, Quality Engineer

L3Harris • Palm Bay, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris’s Department of War (DoW) SkillBridge program connects transitioning service members with career training opportunities and civilian work experience. Through industry-specific training, certifications, and on-the-job experience, the internship is intended to help service members prepare for their next mission and transition to civilian careers. Eligibility requires active U.S. military service, 180 days or fewer remaining before separation, and at least 180 continuous days of active service.

The Space Systems team is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Engineer to ensure product and process quality throughout a program’s lifecycle, from development through production and delivery. The Quality Engineer serves as the primary quality liaison for assigned programs and works with operations to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements. The position is based in Palm Bay, Florida, and follows a 9/80 schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience; or a graduate degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience; or at least 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Currently hold or be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
• Understanding of quality control methods and processes.
• Strong experience preparing and handling documentation.
• Strong experience evaluating data, conducting trend analysis, and presenting actionable data to functional leadership.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• General understanding of manufacturing, materials, test, and design engineering.
• Must be an active U.S. military member with 180 days or fewer remaining before separation and at least 180 continuous days of active service to be eligible for the DoW SkillBridge opportunity.

Nice To Haves

• Material Review Board (MRB) experience in nonconformance dispositioning, including subject-matter expert experience and MRB membership.
• Experience with ISO and AS9100 requirements and audits.
• Experience with space manufacturing, integration, and test processing.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and test procedures to ensure design modifications meet quality and customer requirements.
• Conduct root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action (RCCA/CAPA) using methods such as 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone diagrams, trend analysis, and Pareto analysis.
• Lead root cause and corrective action activities and Corrective Action Board meetings for the Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) factory.
• Apply working knowledge of Material Review Board (MRB) processes.
• Collaborate across functions supporting production of complex products to ensure quality requirements are met throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support internal and external audits, including AS9100, program, and customer audits.
• Evaluate data, perform trend analysis, and present actionable findings to functional leadership.
• Drive process and production excellence through continuous improvement.
• Prepare and handle quality documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level