Senior Specialist Flight Test EngineerEngineering

L3Harris

Richardson, TX

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SKILLS

Acceptance Testing, Aerospace and Defense, Agile Programming Methodologies, Air Traffic Control (ATC), Analysis Skills, Avionics, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Reduction, DoD Secret Clearance, English Language, Functional Testing, Hardware Quality Assurance, Hazard Analysis, Instrumentation, Integration Testing, Leadership, Linux Operating System, Logistics, MATLAB, Materials Testing, Netscape IFC (Internet Foundation Classes), Operational Audit, Operational Support, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Program Planning, Propulsion, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Assurance Methodology, Radio Frequency, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Process, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Security Clearance, Software Engineering, System Integration (SI), System Test, Technical Leadership, Telemetry, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Readiness Review (TRR), Testing, United States Citizen, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), Wheel/Front-End Loader, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Richardson, TX

POSTED

Today

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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 the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Flight Test Engineer

Job Number: 39824

Job Location: Richardson, TX

Job Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris Agile Development Group (ADG) is seeking a Flight Test Engineer to join the Flight Test and Evaluation team in support of developmental and operational test activities for unmanned aircraft and missile systems. This role leads complex test events across engineering, flight test, maintenance, and program teams from planning through execution and reporting. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical judgment, disciplined test execution, and the ability to keep challenging efforts organized and moving forward.

The Agile Development Group (ADG) specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies.

Essential Functions:

+ Plan and execute ground and flight test events for unmanned aircraft and missile systems.

+ Develop test objectives, procedures, test cards, evaluation criteria, readiness review materials, and test reports.

+ Lead or participate in test readiness reviews, pre-test briefings, and post-test debriefs to confirm event readiness, communicate risk, capture results, and define follow-on actions.

+ Coordinate vehicle configuration, instrumentation, staffing, logistics, scheduling, and range support for each test event.

+ Lead or support complex test operations by coordinating with flight operations, ground support crews, air traffic control, range personnel, and other external stakeholders as required to maintain safe execution, strong team communication, and day-to-day technical alignment.

+ Support integration, checkout, and verification of avionics, propulsion, flight controls, payload interfaces, and other hardware and software, as applicable.

+ Identify hazards, assess risk, and ensure testing is conducted within approved procedures and safety limits.

+ Lead preparation and coordination of airworthiness and safety approval packages required to support ground and flight test.

+ Review telemetry, instrumentation, mission results, and operator observations; document anomalies; support root-cause investigations; and define follow-on testing.

+ Work with engineering, operations, and program leadership to refine requirements, resolve issues, and improve test methods.

+ Support developmental, integration, qualification, environmental, acceptance, and operationally focused test efforts across hardware and software.

+ Travel to test locations and support remote-site operations, including extended work hours during active test windows, as required.

Qualifications:

+ Active U.S. DoD Secret security clearance required; must be a U.S. citizen.

+ Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, or another relevant technical field, and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

+ Experience developing and executing test plans, procedures, and reporting packages for technically complex systems.

+ Strong knowledge of test planning, technical problem-solving, data review, and anomaly resolution.

+ Experience leading airworthiness and flight clearance efforts for developmental test, including preparation and coordination of approval packages such as MFR, AWR, and IFC

+ Ability to manage complex assignments with general oversight, coordinate cross-functional test activities, and provide technical guidance within the test team.

+ Experience working across engineering, operations, maintenance, safety, and program teams, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

+ Familiarity with the operating rules, range constraints, and approval considerations governing unmanned aircraft or missile system test activities.

+ Willingness to travel up to 25% to test locations and work extended hours during active test windows.

Preferred Additional Skills:

+ Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

+ 6+ years of relevant experience in flight test, developmental test, or test and evaluation for complex aerospace systems.

+ Experience supporting developmental or integration test activities for unmanned aircraft, missile systems, or related aerospace platforms.

+ Familiarity with flight test instrumentation, telemetry systems, data reduction workflows, and post-mission analysis tools.

+ Experience with subsystem integration and verification involving avionics, propulsion, flight controls, mission systems, or release mechanisms.

+ Experience with test safety planning, hazard analysis, and operational risk controls for flight or range activities.

+ Experience working at remote sites and coordinating with internal teams, site personnel, and external partners.

+ Familiarity with scripting or data analysis tools such as Python, MATLAB, or similar engineering toolsets.

+ Experience with Linux-based systems, mission planning software, or vehicle control and monitoring tools.

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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 the Company

L3Harris

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor for the global aerospace and defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our more than 50,000 employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.

COMPANY SIZE

5,000 to 9,999 employees

INDUSTRY

Aerospace and Defense

FOUNDED

1942

WEBSITE

http://www.rocket.com/

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