Specialist, Electrical Engineer

Job Title: Specialist, Electronics & Electro-Mechanical Integration & Test Engineer

Job Code: 46358

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a Specialist, Electrical Engineer (Electronics & Electro-Mechanical Integration & Test) to support the integration, test, troubleshooting, and validation of electronic and electro-mechanical systems in a laboratory environment.

This role also supports avionics integration and hot-fire testing of rocket motors and other propulsion systems at external test sites. The successful candidate will apply technical knowledge and hands-on experience to support development and execution of test activities while working closely with cross-functional engineering and program teams. This role requires strong troubleshooting capability, a commitment to laboratory safety, and the ability to provide leadership and mentorship within a small team environment.

Essential Functions:

• Perform integration and test activities for electronic and electro-mechanical systems in support of development, qualification, and production efforts.
• Troubleshoot hardware and system-level issues using engineering principles, diagnostic tools, and test equipment.
• Collect, reduce, analyze, and document test data using appropriate data systems and measurement techniques.
• Develop and execute test procedures, test setups, and supporting technical documentation.
• Operate safely in a laboratory environment while ensuring compliance with all safety requirements and promoting the safety of self and team members.
• Work effectively in a cross-functional team environment with systems, design, manufacturing, quality, and program teams.
• Ability to provide technical leadership for a small team of approximately 3–5 personnel.
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers, early career employees, and other team members.
• Communicate technical progress, risks, and issues clearly to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to test processes, safety, and laboratory operations.
• Ability to obtain a US secret security clearance.
• Travel: 20%.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum of 4 years of prior Electrical/Test/Integration Engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior Electrical/Test/Integration Engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior Electrical/Test/Integration Engineering experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field is preferred.
• 4 years of experience in an electronics and/or electro-mechanical test role in the aerospace industry or related industry preferred.
• Experience with electro-mechanical actuators.
• Familiarity with laboratory test equipment and instrumentation.
• Experience designing and integrating electrical cable harnesses and system interconnects for aerospace or defense hardware.
• Experience planning and executing Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) testing for avionics or electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience operating safely in a laboratory environment with demonstrated commitment to personal and team safety.
• Experience supporting integration and test of complex electronic and electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Knowledge of data systems and measurement techniques.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment. Familiarity with laboratory test equipment and instrumentation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic engineering environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a small team of 3–5 people.
• Strong mentoring, coaching, and team development skills.
• Active US secret security clearance is desired.

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