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L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

Senior Engineering Test Technician

Spacecraft & Launch Vehicle SystemsUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeCape Canaveral, FL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Ability to obtain an FAA Class III or higher medical certificate.
  • Ability to meet USAF Aerospace Physiological standards, satisfactorily complete the associated training, and be willing to perform launch duties aboard USAF aircraft.
  • Ability to travel inside and outside the continental United States up to 10%.
  • Active Secret U.S. security clearance.
  • High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant technician experience, or 2 years of post-secondary/associate's education with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in booster build and integration, pre-launch parachute packing and rigging, pneumatic and hydraulic system setup, system-level integration and testing, data review, troubleshooting, and corrective action.
  • Train in company processes, launch vehicle systems, and related test engineering tasks.
  • Assist in aircraft integration and launch operations.
  • Author or assist Test Engineers in developing test plans and procedures.
  • Maintain and upkeep launch support equipment.

Desired Qualifications

  • Complete safety training for handling, testing, and installation of explosive devices; environmental testing or instrumentation experience is a plus.
  • Have experience or working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
  • Operate basic electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and signal generators.
  • Learn the operation and maintenance of specialized support and launch equipment used for system-level operations and troubleshooting.
  • Complete an electrostatic discharge (ESD) training class and practice prevention methods.
  • Possess basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; working knowledge of CREO is a plus.
  • Experience with solid propellant rocket motors is desirable.
  • Have strong mechanical skills and experience reading and following complex technical drawings, procedures, and checklists.
  • Previous military or civilian experience as an FAA-certified Airframe and Power Plant mechanic is highly desirable.
  • Experience coordinating and participating in heavy-lift operations and rigging involving bridge and mobile cranes.
  • Experience packing parachutes and rigging heavy air-drop loads is desired.
  • Experience with airfield operations is a plus.

About the Company

L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

L3Harris Technologies provides advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems for governments and commercial customers. Its products include sensors, communications, and propulsion—such as tactical radios, night-vision gear, satellite payloads, missile defense, and space propulsion—delivered as integrated systems for operations across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company blends legacy technologies from two joining giants with newer capabilities, faster acquisition cycles, and a focus on missiles, space, and resilient communications to field solutions quickly. Its goal is to be a trusted, scale-ready provider of next‑generation defense and intelligence capabilities for national security and related customers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Melbourne, FL
Founded
1895

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