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Senior Associate, Integration/Test Engineering

Redmond, WA
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

L3Harris is seeking a Test Engineer to join our facility in Redmond, Washington. In this role you will play a multiple disciplinary function in the successful coordination of vibration, hot fire, and component level testing of our rockets.  You will support testing of monopropellant, bipropellant, and electric thrusters for various in-space applications.

Essential Functions:

  • Develop, design, and evaluate test methods, procedures and equipment used in testing systems and components.  Conduct rocket engine vibration and hot firing tests in a vacuum chamber while ensuring measurements and data acquisition and control systems are properly configured.  Use engineering principles to ensure set ups are properly designed prior to starting a test.
  • Work with Structural engineering and technicians to drive rigor in vibration testing of our rocket engines.  Monitor and maintain data acquisition, control, and mechanical systems in the vibration lab.
  • Organize technician work force tasks to accomplish test objectives.
  • Assist in planning test setup requirements through document reviews, customers review meetings, and proposal inputs for potential new business. 
  • Analyze engine test data and facility data as needed for monitoring hardware and equipment.
  • Participate in our Emergency Response Team.
  • Ability to obtain a US Secret Clearance.
  • Ability to obtain a respirator certification.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior Integration/Test experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior Integration/Test experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of Integration/Test experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • A Bachelor's Degree in an aerospace, mechanical, chemical, or other engineering discipline is preferred.
  • Experience working with fluid systems and/or ability to calculate pressures within a fluid system
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment with various skillsets
  • Good communication skills in both written and verbal forms

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in the State of Washington is $76,500 - $141,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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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.

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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