Assoc. Manager, Instrumentation & Controls Test Engineering
Orange, Virginia
Job ID 8450L3Harris 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: Assoc Manager, Integration and Test Engineering
Job Code: 8450
Job Location: Orange, VA
Job Schedule: 9/80, every other Friday off
Job Description:
We are seeking an Assoc. Manager, Instrumentation & Controls Test Engineering to join our team in Culpeper, VA site.
Reporting to Sr. Manager, Test Engineering, this position will plan, organize and technically direct Instrumentation & Controls test engineering and operations activities and staff. Types of tests consist of static rocket motor firings, direct-connect ramjet/scramjet testing, altitude simulation test firings, case proof and burst pressure testing, case structural loads testing, aero-heat material testing, and dynamic/environmental testing. The Instrumentation & Controls Test Engineering Manager is responsible for providing engineering analysis and oversight of product test requirements and performance in a safe, environmentally sound, secure, cost effective and timely manner; planning and conducting of all testing including proposal support, special electrical test equipment and software development, test plan and procedure preparation, test conduct and data review; critical reviews to assure that designs, tests and experiments are properly performed to attain test objectives; and maintaining functional integrity in the verification of hardware and/or software performance. In this role, you will function as an advisor on all projects and tasks assigned to the organizational group and results are typically accomplished through experienced, exempt employees.
The Test Engineers under your supervision will primarily be Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control Test Engineers.
- Electrical, Instrumentation, & Control (ICE) Engineers are responsible for providing technical and operational support for test activities, including selection, procurement, calibration, and installation of instrumentation; planning, integration and operational support of special electrical test equipment; development, implementation, and maintenance of facility and test article control software and hardware.
Essentional Functions:
50% - Provide assistance to direct reports in meeting established schedules and to resolve complex technical or operational problems, and supervise engineering or analysis activities, developing new concepts, methods or technologies.
50% - Provide direction to direct report engineering staff based on general policies and management guidance, recommend modifications to operating policies and interpret and execute policies that typically affect direct report organizational groups.
Qualifications:
Requires a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline and six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in a directly related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to plan, organize, coordinate, direct and control the activities of the assigned organization.
Must have experience in one or multiple areas of Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control Test Engineering or Mechanical Test Engineering or a closely related field.
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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