Specialist, Test Operations Engineer
West Palm Beach, Florida
Job ID 16348L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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 Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.
Job Title: Specialist, Test Operations Engineer
Job ID: 16348
Job Location: Jupiter, FL- On Site
Job Schedule: 9/80 – 9 hours Monday – Thursday, 8 hours every other Friday
Job Description:
The ideal candidate will be trained to conduct rocket engine and rocket engine component tests and ensure safe operation of the test facility and all associated mechanical systems. Standard work processes will be used to develop and write operational procedures and work instructions to direct test stand mechanics and technicians to perform various test facility operations and maintenance activities.
Essential Functions:
- Document preparation, system setups, engineering checkouts/reviews, and conducting rocket engine hot fire testing.
- Test Facility maintenance and capital project upgrades.
- Provide procurement specifications and engineering evaluations of system processes, equipment, valves, and process piping used for cryogenic liquid propellants, vacuum jacketed systems, and high pressure gaseous systems.
- Responsibilities will include working with other engineers to incorporate facility maintenance and capital improvement projects.
- Support and implement system safeguards and Safety Protocols.
- Support mechanical system Lock-Out-Tag-Out instructions, engineering and facility readiness reviews, and system checkouts of minor engineering modifications.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Strong knowledge of engineering principles, technical knowledge, and demonstrate a commitment to safe work practices
- Sound collaboration skills
- Must have the ability to build and maintain effective relationships based on honest, proactive, and open communications
- Fundamental knowledge of thermodynamic principles, flow, pressure, and temperature measurements.
- Experience with AutoCAD
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, product drawings and related specifications
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.
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