Title:  (DoW SkillBridge), Senior Associate, Integration/Test Engineer

Job Title: (DoW SkillBridge), Senior Associate, Integration/Test Engineer

Job Code: 40487

Job Location: Greenville, Texas

Job Schedule: 1st Shift

L3Harris’ DoW SkillBridge is connecting transitioning service members to career training opportunities within our organization. We will provide service members with valuable civilian work experience through industry specific training, certifications and on the job experience during their DoW SkillBridge internship to help them ready themselves for their next mission.

L3Harris aims to attract and retain veteran talent and to help bridge the gap between their military service and civilian careers within our organization. L3Harris is eager to share our knowledge and experience with our service members. This internship is an opportunity for the service member to gain a full understanding of the job position outlined below.

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR DOW SKILLBRIDGE JOB OPPORTUNITES YOU MUST BE AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE U.S. MILITARY WITH 180 DAYS OF SERVICE OR FEWER REMAINING PRIOR TO YOUR DATE OF SEPARATION AND HAVE AT LEAST 180 CONTINUOUS DAYS OF ACTIVE SERVICE.

Job Description: 

Supports the integration, test, calibration, and operational readiness of complex ground and airborne electronic systems across multiple COMINT/SIGINT platforms.

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:

•         LAN test devices

•         Network analyzers

•         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:

• The successful candidate will possess 6–8 years of experience maintaining SIGINT/COMINT mission and communications systems on U.S. military airborne and/or ground-based platforms. A bachelor’s degree in a related discipline is desired; however, in lieu of a bachelor’s degree, a combination of military technical training, an associate degree, related experience, and/or applicable university coursework will be considered.
• The candidate must be familiar with industry-standard electronic test equipment, COTS hardware, Linux-based applications, and other COTS software tools.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, verbal, and written communication skills are required.
• The candidate must currently hold, or have the unrestricted ability to obtain, a U.S. DoD Secret security clearance and must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. This position operates in a dynamic work environment where schedules may change and shifts may be extended on short notice; flexibility is essential.
• The position also requires the ability to support multiple shifts and varying work schedules, must require the ability to obtain and maintain FAA Class III flight physical qualification, and requires willingness to travel CONUS and OCONUS up to 10%.
• Experience supporting mission and communications systems on military airborne and/or ground-based platforms is highly desired. 

Preferred Additional Skills: 

•         Strong applicable test environment experience.

•         Flexibility with work schedules in a dynamic work environment.

•         Previous experience on G550 or similar ISR platforms.

•         Experience with Cryptographic units and loading devices.

•         Strong work ethic and team-oriented mentality: Maintaining a sense of urgency to ensure obligations are met while achieving milestones in a team-based, technical environment.

•         Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Security Clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.