Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris 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 Title: Specialist, Integration and Test Engineer Job Code: 45414 Job Location: Palm Bay, FL Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!) Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants Job Description: L3Harris Space Systems Sector, within the Space and Mission Systems Segment, is seeking an experienced SI&T Specialist to support spacecraft integration and verification activities at our Palm Bay, FL site. This is an on-site role supporting the integration, verification, and validation of complex space systems. The selected Systems Integration & Test (SI&T) Engineer will support the integration, configuration, verification, troubleshooting, and delivery of complex RF-based systems. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong hands-on experience in RF theory, satellite communications, GPS, tactical radios, electronic warfare (EW), and hardware/software system integration. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who takes ownership of hardware configuration and test activities, works effectively with minimal supervision, and communicates confidently with engineers, program teams, and customers. This position also requires the ability to support fielded systems, train users, improve test processes, and travel regularly in support of system deliveries. This position requires close collaboration with systems engineering, software engineering, quality, and operations teams, as well as external partners, to ensure technical readiness and successful execution of system-level integration and verification objectives. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in complex system integration, spacecraft or aerospace test environments, and execution of structured verification and validation processes. Essential Functions: • Perform end-to-end RF chain analysis to support system integration, test, troubleshooting, and performance verification • Set up, configure, integrate, and document hardware and software systems for laboratory, field, and customer test activities • Execute lab testing, debugging, verification, and validation of RF and communications systems • Apply strong RF fundamentals across satellite communications, GPS, Electronic Warfare (EW), tactical radio systems, and power amplifier hardware • Configure and support Cisco networking equipment, including SNMP and VLAN configurations • Operate and support SATCOM terminals, tactical radios, and/or EW systems during integration, test, fielding, and delivery activities • Own the hardware configuration process, develop deep system expertise, and train others in system setup, operation, and troubleshooting • Troubleshoot hardware issues to the component level, including analog, digital, and RF components and circuits • Use standard electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and signal generators, to isolate and resolve system issues • Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, interface control documents, and technical procedures to support integration and test execution • Develop, refine, and optimize test processes, procedures, checklists, and work instructions with minimal supervision • Work independently within established engineering processes while exercising sound technical judgment • Lead small, multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced integration and test environments, fostering a collaborative, humble, and mission-focused team culture • Interface directly with customers and senior customer leadership to provide technical support, communicate status and issues, and explain system-level performance • Travel up to 25% monthly to customer or field locations to support system deliveries, integration, troubleshooting, and training Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience • Active TS/SCI security clearance • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access, as required Preferred Additional Skills: • Strong foundation in engineering principles, with hands-on experience in verification and validation • U.S. military training, certifications, and experience in RF and/or Electronic Warfare (EW) disciplines are strongly preferred • Proven ability to work independently and deliver results with limited oversight • Demonstrated success interacting professionally with customers, senior leadership, and cross-functional teams • Commitment to continuous learning through self-study, hands-on problem solving, and team collaboration • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint • Ability to clearly communicate complex technical concepts to engineers, program managers, and customer leadership • Strong technical, analytical, and critical-thinking skills • Experience with Linux and Cisco networking technologies • Demonstrated leadership, strong work ethic, and effective interpersonal and team-building skills #LI-LS4 L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris 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. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish .

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Job Title: Specialist, Integration and Test Engineer
Job Code: 45414
Job Location: Palm Bay, FL
Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)
Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants
Perform end-to-end RF chain analysis to support system integration, test, troubleshooting, and performance verification
Set up, configure, integrate, and document hardware and software systems for laboratory, field, and customer test activities
Execute lab testing, debugging, verification, and validation of RF and communications systems
Apply strong RF fundamentals across satellite communications, GPS, Electronic Warfare (EW), tactical radio systems, and power amplifier hardware
Configure and support Cisco networking equipment, including SNMP and VLAN configurations
Operate and support SATCOM terminals, tactical radios, and/or EW systems during integration, test, fielding, and delivery activities
Own the hardware configuration process, develop deep system expertise, and train others in system setup, operation, and troubleshooting
Troubleshoot hardware issues to the component level, including analog, digital, and RF components and circuits
Use standard electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and signal generators, to isolate and resolve system issues
Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, interface control documents, and technical procedures to support integration and test execution
Develop, refine, and optimize test processes, procedures, checklists, and work instructions with minimal supervision
Work independently within established engineering processes while exercising sound technical judgment
Lead small, multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced integration and test environments, fostering a collaborative, humble, and mission-focused team culture
Interface directly with customers and senior customer leadership to provide technical support, communicate status and issues, and explain system-level performance
Travel up to 25% monthly to customer or field locations to support system deliveries, integration, troubleshooting, and training
Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience
Active TS/SCI security clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access, as required

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U.S. military training, certifications, and experience in RF and/or Electronic Warfare (EW) disciplines are strongly preferred

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