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Specialist, Quality Engineering

Wilmington, MA
Full Time On-site

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Job Description

We are looking for a Quality Engineer who is excited about space and technology applications to join the L3Harris Imaging Division in Wilmington, MA. This Quality Engineer will support the new product implementation of space-based imaging systems. As the program Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for the program quality plan, including the development and implementation of standards, methods, and procedures for inspecting, testing, and ensuring the accuracy of company products in compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.

Performs analysis on reported nonconformities and discrepancies, further investigates the causes of discrepancies and nonconformities to develop dispositions, and recommends corrective action plans. Leads Material Review Board and Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) activities. Interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor, and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met.

Our business built telescopes that took the first close-up pictures of Pluto in support of NASA’s New Horizons program (https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/newhorizons/images/index.html) and created the first laser communication device outside the Earth-Moon system (Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) - NASA).

Essential Functions:

  • Provide quality engineering support for the design, assembly and integration of a variety of opto-mechanical and electrical assemblies.
  • Write program quality plans including inspection planning and program compliance plans.
  • Hands on program quality leader with responsibility for resolving technical challenges, ensuring successful tactical execution.
  • Work closely with the program teams and the functional organizations in a Space Flight environment to ensure that all phases of the customer life cycle, meet the requirements for mission success.
  • Facilitate and present formal MRB / RCCA packages to internal and external customers as well as senior leadership.
  • Perform design reviews and facilitate design and quality concurrent Engineering.
  • Verify subcontractor inspection or technical document preparation procedures to verify compliance with contract requirements.
  • Lead and participate in APQP activities including PFMEA’s on programs.

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
  • 2+ years of experience with Material Review Board and Review of Mechanical drawings
  • Ability to obtain security clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • RCCA
  • DOE experience
  • Experience working with multi-functional teams (Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations)
  • In-depth knowledge of project management

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Massachusetts is $84,000 - $156,000. 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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