Scientist, Integration and Test Engineering

L3Harris

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Work type: On-site
Location: Rochester, NY
Salary: $126,500–$235,500 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99 roles within 25 mi

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This role $181k

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This role pays more than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $130,500–$202,975 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $181k versus about $167k for comparable roles.

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About L3Harris

L3Harris Technologies is a US aerospace and defense technology company providing space and airborne systems, communications, electronic warfare, and missile propulsion solutions for government and commercial customers.

L3Harris currently has 680 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Scientist, Integration and Test Engineering

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The Scientist, Integration and Test Engineering role involves leading, planning, and executing test operations across a portfolio of Airborne Imaging EO/IR programs. This position provides technical oversight and strategic coordination to ensure the integration, verification, and validation of complex military imaging products. The successful candidate will manage a team of engineers while collaborating with manufacturing and program management to deliver high-quality mission hardware. Daily responsibilities include analyzing Units Under Test, developing test strategies, creating test cases, implementing fault detection, and designing Interface Test Adapters. Key technical requirements include an electrical engineering foundation and software development skills in LabVIEW, LabWindows CVI, Python, C, C++, or Rust. The role addresses the challenge of integrating complex electronic and electromechanical systems within military avionics environments, requiring expertise in automated test equipment, data acquisition, and signal troubleshooting.

Skills

LabVIEW LabWindows CVI Python C C++ Rust Automated Test Equipment Data Acquisition H.264 MISB SMPTE VDATS Electrical Engineering Optical Systems Verification and Validation Fault Isolation root‑cause analysis Earned Value Management

What you'll do

Lead and optimize integration and test operations across multiple Airborne Imaging programs.
Develop enterprise-wide test strategies, verification approaches, and integration roadmaps.
Manage the day-to-day activities of the Integration and Test Engineering team.
Create detailed test cases, procedures, and requirements for electrical and electronic systems.
Analyze Units Under Test (UUTs) to develop fault detection and isolation testing.
Develop test set software and support the design of Interface Test Adapters (ITAs).
Track program performance, risks, resources, and milestones to ensure timely delivery.
Serve as the primary technical interface for internal leadership and external customers regarding test matters.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree and 12 years of experience, a Master's and 10 years, or 16 years of experience without a degree in a relevant engineering field.
Minimum 1 year of experience with Earned Value Management processes and variance reporting.
Minimum 1 year of experience leading integration and test activities for military avionics systems.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
Experience with automated test equipment, data acquisition, instrumentation, and designing interface hardware (preferred).
Proficiency in LabVIEW, Python, C, C++, Rust, or other scripting languages (preferred).
Experience in aerospace, defense, or regulated engineering environments (preferred).
U.S. citizens.

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