Senior Associate Integration/Test Engineering (Secret Clearance) (Van Nuys, CA)

$73,500 - $136,500/Yr

L3Harris Technologies - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Los Angeles, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Integration & Test Engineer plays a crucial role in supporting the Lead Integration & Test Engineer by generating integration plans, procedures, interconnect cabling, and diagrams. This position is responsible for planning the lower-level details regarding sequences and processes, ensuring that all components are effectively integrated and tested within the overall system. A significant part of the role involves troubleshooting failures during tests, utilizing inputs from the SEIT lead and test architect to identify and resolve issues. The engineer will also be tasked with completing specific test configuration details, developing test procedures, and implementing and checking out the System Test Equipment (STE), test sets, and associated software. Additionally, the engineer will evaluate analysis tools to ensure they meet the requirements of the testing process. The role may require time spent onboard ships or crafts that are under construction or underway, as the engineer will support site integration activities. This hands-on experience is essential for understanding the practical aspects of integration and testing in real-world environments. The engineer will support the overall process of integrating and testing subassemblies into the complete system, ensuring that all components function as intended. This includes generating test plans, procedures, and reports, as well as gathering objective evidence for requirement verification. The engineer will also perform integration and test activities specifically for radar and electronic warfare systems, identifying risks and opportunities for specific test activities, and overseeing the installation of repaired equipment in various settings, including industrial and military establishments.

Responsibilities

• Support the overall process for how subassemblies get integrated and tested into an entire system.
• Complete specific test configuration details, test procedure development, implementation & checkout of STE, test sets & test set software checkout, analysis tools evaluation.
• Support the Lead Test Engineer & System Test Architect with the generation of test plans, procedures, testing, report generation and gathering of objective evidence for requirement verification.
• Perform integration and test activities for radar and electronic warfare (EW) systems.
• Identify risks & opportunities for specific test activities.
• Oversee and assist in the performance of the installation of repaired equipment in various settings, such as industrial and military establishments.
• Consult with Field and other engineers to plan layout of equipment and to resolve problems in system operations and maintenance.

Requirements

• Secret Clearance required; if none, must be able to attain clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience; or in lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience using laboratory stimulus and measurement equipment (power supplies, RF signal generators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters, etc.).

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent organization skills.
• Effective communication skills in a collaborative team environment.
• Effective electronics and RF hardware troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with Boundary Scan/LabVIEW/MATLAB/other tools for instrument control.
• Experience with OSHA requirements and ESD best practices.
• Professional background in RF or Digital engineering (MW MCAs, FPGAs, CCAs, PWBs, etc.).

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays