Scientist, Integration​/Test Engineering

Lead Integration/Test Engineer

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Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Location:

Greenville, Texas On-site

Job Schedule:

9/80 Regular:
Off every other Friday, 1st Shift

This Lead, Integration/Test Engineer is responsible for developing and using engineering documentation and test procedures; configuring LRUs and subsystem components for single- and multi-thread interface testing; executing subsystem- and system-level ground test plans for integration, verification, and validation; and troubleshooting system discrepancies to the component level to support timely fault isolation and resolution. Duties include identifying LRU failures and coordinating repair and retest activities, documenting hardware, software, and firmware anomalies and recommending corrective actions, supporting EMI/TEMPEST testing and system integration efforts for hardware and software development, and performing aircraft pre-flight checks to ensure system and subsystem readiness for flight operations.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct subsystem pre-operational checks in accordance with approved engineering documentation and test procedures.
• Configure and prepare LRUs and subsystem components for single-thread and multi-thread interface testing and operation.
• Execute subsystem- and system-level Ground Test Plans in support of integration, verification, and validation activities.
• Troubleshoot system and subsystem discrepancies to the component level and support timely fault isolation and resolution.
• Identify LRU failures and perform or coordinate required repair, replacement, and retest activities.
• Detect and document hardware, software, and firmware anomalies, and recommend corrective actions through applicable enterprise systems and engineering processes.
• Support EMI/TEMPEST testing of airborne subsystems and associated integration activities.
• Support system integration efforts associated with hardware and software development.
• Perform aircraft pre-flight checks and related activities to ensure system and subsystem readiness for flight operations.
• Operate a wide range of electronic test equipment to support troubleshooting, verification, and performance testing, including:
• IFR
  4000 Test Set
• Various pitot static test set
• IFF/TCAS Transponder Test Set
• TACAN Test Set
• LAN test devices
• TDRs
• Digital multimeters
• Oscilloscopes
• Frequency counters
• Function generators/AWGs
• Signal generators
• Spectrum analyzers
• Power/watt meters
• Fiber optic test equipment
• Utilize COTS and organic software applications to execute tests, analyze results, and document system performance.
• Support in-flight test activities and may serve as an onboard observer on airborne platforms, as required.
• Prepare, review, and maintain engineering documentation, test records, and related technical data.
• Provide technical input to design changes intended to improve mission effectiveness, equipment reliability, maintainability, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate regularly with engineering, manufacturing, quality, field support, and customer organizations to resolve technical issues and support program execution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Experience maintaining Avionic/NAV/Flight Control systems and electrical subsystems on military airborne and/or ground-based platforms
• Thorough knowledge of operational procedures, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance techniques for aircraft Avionic systems and subsystems Understanding of basic avionics equipment and theory
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft wiring diagrams and follow aircraft Technical Orders (TOs)
• Solid working knowledge of Avionics test equipment including IFR
  4000, TACAN test sets, Pitot Static test sets, IFF/TCAS transponder test sets, etc.
• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline desired; military technical training, associate degree, relevant experience, or applicable coursework considered in lieu of degree
• Familiarity with industry-standard electronic test equipment, COTS hardware, Linux/Windows applications, and other COTS software tools
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, verbal, and written communication skills
• Must currently hold or be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret clearance; must…