Title:  Sr. Specialist, Integration/Test Engineer

Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Integration and Test Engineer  (Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS))

Job Code: 21272

Job Location: Ashburn, VA or Richardson, TX

Job Description:  

L3Harris is looking for a flight test engineer to primarily support our Red Tail UAS family of systems.  You will be responsible for planning/coordinating, participating in and leading test events for various unmanned aircraft systems.  This position requires a self-starter with leadership qualities and will operate under general oversight. 

Essential Functions:

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• The ability to work in manufacturing, lab and flight test (field) environments
• Coordination with program leadership and engineering disciplines to establish customer driven flight test objectives
• Generating comprehensive test briefings, plans, quicklooks and reports for stakeholders
• Communicating with various customers and flight test ranges to coordinate test events
• Leading teams of engineers made up of various disciplines in a field environment, to achieve test objectives
• Willingness to travel within and/or outside of the continental United States up to 25% of the time
• Ability to lift 40 lbs. unassisted or 80 lbs. as part of a two-person team

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6-9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4-7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10-13 years of prior related experience.
• DOD Secret Clearance.
• 2+ Years of operational testing experience which includes interfacing with test and training ranges, coordinating support equipment and service requests for test events
• 2+ Years of experience operating/maintaining Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
• 2+ Years of operational experience working with FAA and ICAO regulations pertaining to UAS and VFR/IFR flight planning
• Experience using some or all of the following: NGA mapping products, GoogleEarth Pro, Foreflight, commercial UAS mission planning software (ArduPilot, Piccolo)

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with OSHA requirements and ESD best practices
• FAA Pilot License (Private or above)
• Effective communication skills in a collaborative team environment

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in VA area is $100,000 - $185,500 and in TX is $87,000 - $161,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.