Sr. Associate, Integration / Test Engineer

L3HHCM20 • Greenville, TX

65d

About The Position

The Sr. Associate, Test/Integration Engineer will be responsible for performing subsystem pre-operational checks in accordance with applicable engineering documentation. The role involves configuring and preparing LRUs and subsystem components for single and multi-thread interface and operation, as well as accomplishing subsystem and system level Ground Test Plans. The engineer will conduct insertion loss testing of RF harness assemblies per released engineering and Technical Specifications, and will troubleshoot systems and subsystems to the component level. The position requires identifying subsystem LRU failures and taking appropriate troubleshooting actions to repair, replace, and retest when necessary. The engineer will also identify hardware, software, and firmware anomalies and recommend repair/corrective actions via several enterprise software applications. Additional responsibilities include supporting EMI/Tempest testing of various airborne subsystems, supporting software and hardware development integration activities, and conducting aircraft pre-flight activities to ensure system and subsystem flight readiness. The engineer will utilize various types of test equipment and may be required to perform in-flight duty as an observer on several airborne platforms. The role may also involve the preparation and/or review of engineering documents and advising on design changes to improve operational capability and reduce costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience, or a Graduate Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• Must be able to obtain a FAA Class III flight physical.
• Experience maintaining SIGINT/COMINT mission/communications systems aboard U.S. military airborne and/or ground based platform.
• Familiarity with the use of industry standard test equipment and COTS hardware.
• Computer literate, including the use of Windows based programs and COTS software applications.
• Currently hold or have the unrestricted ability to obtain a U.S. DOD Secret Security clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOD Top Secret Security clearance with SCI.
• Thorough analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to communicate well via verbal or written means.
• Flexibility with regard to assigned work schedules/shifts.

Nice To Haves

• Strong applicable test environment experience.
• Experience with RC135 platforms.
• Strong work ethic; maintaining a sense of urgency to ensure obligations are met.

Responsibilities

• Perform subsystem pre-operational checks in accordance with applicable engineering documentation.
• Configure/prepare LRUs and subsystem components for single and multi-thread interface and operation.
• Accomplish subsystem and system level Ground Test Plans.
• Conduct insertion loss testing of RF harness assemblies per released engineering and Technical Specifications.
• Troubleshoot systems and subsystems to the component level.
• Identify subsystem LRU failures and take appropriate troubleshooting actions to repair, replace, and retest when necessary.
• Identify hardware, software, and firmware anomalies and recommend repair/corrective actions via several enterprise software applications.
• Support EMI/Tempest testing of various airborne subsystems.
• Support software and hardware development integration activities.
• Conduct aircraft pre-flight activities to ensure system and subsystem flight readiness.
• Utilize various types of test equipment to perform subsystem and system level troubleshooting and test functions.
• Employ several COTS and organic software applications to complete test activities.
• May be required to perform in-flight duty as an observer on several airborne platforms.
• Prepare and/or review engineering documents.
• Advise and assist in effecting design changes to improve operational capability, equipment efficiency, and reduce cost of operation.
• Maintain frequent technical interface with various functional organizations, as well as local and offsite customers.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees