Lead, Test Engineer

Lead Test Engineer

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Harris Technologies – Camden, AR

We are seeking a Lead, Test Engineer to conduct testing of rocket motors and energetics at our Camden, AR facility. From small motors to large solid propellant rocket motors greater than 20 feet long, rocket testing is a challenging and exciting place to work! The Test Engineer is responsible for performing the integration and/or test of all components, ensuring electrical and physical compatibility to meet program technical, schedule and cost objectives.

In support of system design activities, responsible for test and/or integration of COTS‑based electromechanical systems from the system design phase through development, documentation, installation and commissioning of the completed system. Testing responsibilities may include analyzing requirements for testability issues. Develops and implements both hardware and software system level test programs, plans, specifications, procedures and customer acceptance. Plans and leads test working groups, test readiness reviews.

Conducts testability and producibility analyses and reviews.

• Work with Design Engineers from multiple programs to set up testing in compliance with Test Plans. Develop plans covering procurement, instrumentation installation, SOP/SI generation, OJT training and in‑bay leadership during the test.
• Write Test Specific Instructions to support Program Test Plan that incorporates all required instrumentation, conditioning requirements, motor handling and data reduction.
• Coordinate instrumentation of the test motor per the test plan. Previous instrumentation experience and compliance with MIL‑STD‑810A is a plus.
• Provide direction to Test Team during test in‑bay.
• Assist with motor moves into Conditioning Chambers at all hours of day or night as required.
• Set and program Conditioning Chamber temperature per Test Plan. Previous experience with Espec controls is a plus.
• Generate presentations such as Four‑Panels, answer formal CAR from customers, coordinate with Quality Assurance to provide RCCA investigations as required.
• Identify and develop Process Improvement Programs.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD Security Clearance.

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant engineering experience;
  Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related engineering experience;
  In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related engineering experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science.
• Previous experience with environmental testing, energetic operations and Camden Operations / Quality requirements.
• Electronics and Electrical circuit background.
• Experience with PLC programming.
• Experience with Military Standard Testing (MIL‑STD‑810).
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Experience in a leadership role with exempt and non‑exempt employees.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

Defense and Space Manufacturing

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Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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