Associate Engineer, Test
John C Stennis Space Center, Mississippi
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L3Harris 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.
We are currently seeking an entry-level Associate Test Engineer (Associate Instrumentation Engineer) to join our facility located at Stennis Space Center (SSC).
This position will work with more experienced engineers and under supervision in the operations of instrumentation and data recording for rocket engine testing. This position works in concert with related disciplines, contractors, and customers to ensure the successful testing of Aerojet Rocketdyne products.
This assignment requires an individual to assist in the application of instrumentation devices, such as pressure sensors, accelerometers, RTDs, thermocouples, and strain gages. The individual will support the installation, calibration, troubleshooting and hot fire test set up and operation of the following: pressure, strain, vibration, force, speed, proximity, and related measurement systems.
The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of engineering principles, technical knowledge, and demonstrate a commitment to safe work practices. Success in this position requires sound collaboration skills and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships based on honest, proactive, and open communication.
Essetial Functions:
80% - Performing instrumentation activities in a fast–paced testing environment to collect engine testing data.
10% - Participate in department administrative activities and improvement initiatives.
10% - Support and promote all AR SSC site processes and requirements including initiatives for preserving the environment, assuring employee and public health and safety and protecting product integrity.
Rerquirements:
- Requires a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or a related discipline, along with 0-2 years of related experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Individual with fundamental knowledge and principles of instrumentation devices and sensors used to measure pressure, strain, vibration, force, speed and proximity is preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; strength in teaming and collaboration in a diverse work environment, self starter.
- Candidate must be able to successfully complete the NASA Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) screening.
- Requires U.S. Citizenship. As a Government Contractor, this position requires the employee to have access to premises which are, OR requires the employee to perform duties that are, subject to national security requirements of the United States under government contracts that impose US Citizenship requirements for such positions.
Desired Qualifications:
- BS Degree in Electrical Engineering
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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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.
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