Test Engineer

Job Title: Senior Associate, Electrical Engineer
Job Location: Enfield, NS
Job Code: 45943
Job Schedule: Day Shift
Compensation Range: Between $62,500 - $112,500 annually

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 air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. 

L3 Harris MAS Inc., located in Enfield (NS) and Mirabel (PQ), is a subsidiary of L3Harris, Inc.

Reporting to the Electrical Engineering Manager, the Test Engineer supports the Engineering Manager in working with the group of hardware design and product support specialists delivering (Return-To-Service) products on time and on budget. The high-level responsibilities include:

• Provide technical and sustainment support for Second and Third line repair capability for avionic products on CP140 and F18 displays programs;
• Develop and update automated and bench test procedures for avionics products;
• Military parts obsolescence research; and
• Support Techs on the floor in R&O.

In this role, you will follow an individual work plan, meet day-to-day short-term objectives, and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning.  To achieve this, you will be called upon to:

• Provide technical leadership/engineering support to the operational R&O production line technical team;
• Develop and update test procedures, test adapters and test programs for Avionic equipment on ATE and standalone BTS for RF, Analog and Digital testing;
• Perform limited assembly, rework and soldering tasks for test adapters;
• Resolve component obsolescence issues and produce Engineering change documentation; and
• Troubleshoot technical problems and complete technical investigations.
  
  

Qualifications:
Graduate of either Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Technologist program from a recognized University or College.  Recent graduates will be considered, but preference will be given to candidates with minimum of 2 to 3 years related experience in the following:

• Design and development of Automated Test Equipment (ATE) for military and/or commercial avionics equipment testing
  Practical knowledge and experience developing test procedures for avionics;
• Working knowledge and experience of J-STD-001 standard soldering and rework.  Current J-STD-001 certification for hand soldering is an asset;
• Development of Repair & Overhaul (R&O) test programs on ATE using one or more of the following programming languages and development environments: Python, NI LabVIEW, NI LabWindows/CVI;
• Working knowledge of RF technology and general electronics circuits;
• Ability to work independently, with minimal direction; and
• Strong computer & communication skills using MS Word, Excel plus AutoCad or equivalent.

Operational requirements:
Must be eligible for registration to the Controlled Goods Program; and
Must be eligible to obtaining and maintaining the government of Canada’s “Reliability” status and Level 2 (Secret) security clearance.

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 air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue, 48,000 employees and customers in more than 100 countries.

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 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation. 

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion.

This job is for an existing vacancy.