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Senior Specialist, Integration and Test Engineer (Palm Bay, FL - Top Secret Clearance)

L3Harris logoL3Harris~$124k–$203k/yrtypicalPalm Bay, FL, United StatesFull-timePosted 1mo ago
  • TS/SCI clearance

About the job

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 Description L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Specialist, Integration & Test Engineer to support the development, assembly, integration, verification, and test automation of space payloads, spacecraft subsystems, and full space vehicles.

This is a hands-on, on-site role based in Palm Bay, Florida, supporting customer-funded programs within our Surveillance Systems division. In this role, you will work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment and provide software technical leadership across the product lifecycle, from early program development and requirements analysis through test automation, integration, verification, and delivery.

You will help define and execute test strategies, develop and deploy Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE), generate test documentation, support major program reviews, and drive issue resolution during system integration and test activities.

The ideal candidate brings strong system integration and test (SI&T) experience in space, aerospace, defense, or similarly complex mission-critical environments, along with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and customer interfaces. ## Essential Functions - Provide system-level integration and test engineering suport during verification activities, including functional, qualification, and production environmental testing of space hardware and systems - Support integration and test activities for spacecraft buses, communications payloads, mission payloads, and/or full space vehicles - Support the development and deployment of Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) to support integration, checkout, and test execution - Develop and maintain test documentation, including: - Support day-to-day execution of integration and test activities for payload and spacecraft systems - Perform EGSE and Unit Under Test (UUT) checkout, selloff, and troubleshooting across all phases of the system lifecycle - Analyze test data, identify anomalies, document issues, and drive root cause and corrective action with cross-functional engineering teams - Support system verification and validation activities from design through manufacturing, test, and delivery - Contribute to major program reviews, including SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, IRR, TRR, I&T, and final selloff - Interface with internal teams, subcontractors, and customers to ensure successful test readiness and execution - Travel as needed to support integration, test, and post-delivery activities - Support extended or weekend hours when required by program schedules - Ability to secure and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access as required ## Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.

Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience - Active U.S.

Government Top Secret or TS/SCI Security Clearance ## Preferred Additional Skills - Experience testing space-qualified, aerospace, or military hardware - Experience with system requirements analysis, testability, verification planning, and integration of hardware/software systems - Experience with DOORS or similar requirements management tools, including traceability and verification matrices - Experience designing and using test beds, simulators, and EGSE - Experience supporting programs through the full lifecycle, including concept development, proposals, design reviews, integration, test readiness, and delivery - Experience with RF test and measurement equipment, including: - Familiarity with satellite telemetry, tracking, and command (TT&C) systems and tools such as COSMOS or InControl, NI tools such as LabVIEW and/or TestStand - Familiarity with scripting or automation tools such as Python, Java, Perl, or similar - Familiarity with Jira, Bitbucket, and Confluence - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Ability to thrive in a large-program, fast-paced environment #LI-SS1 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.

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From L3Harris's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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