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L3Harris Technologies · 2 days ago

Test Technician

Cape Canaveral, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

4+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is dedicated to recruiting high-performing talent in the defense industry. The Test Technician role involves using technical procedures for the assembly and testing of launch vehicles, assisting Test Engineers, and ensuring high-quality integration and test processes.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Participate in booster build and integration, pre-launch parachute packing and rigging, pneumatics and hydraulic system setup, system level integration & testing, data review, troubleshooting and corrective action

Train in both company processes, launch vehicle systems and related test engineering tasks

Assist in aircraft integration and launch operations

Author and/or assist Test Engineers in the development of test plans and procedures

Launch support equipment maintenance and upkeep

Travel inside and outside of the continental U.S

Qualification

DOD Secret Security ClearanceElectrical systems knowledgeMechanical systems knowledgePneumatic systems knowledgeHydraulic systems knowledgeBasic electronic test equipmentMicrosoft Office SuiteComplex technical drawingsSafety trainingLearning specialized equipmentHeavy lift operationsParachute packingAirfield operationsTeam collaboration

Required

Active DOD Secret Security Clearance

Requires High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience

Preferred

Ability to obtain an FAA Class III (or higher) medical certificate. Must be able to meet USAF Aerospace Physiological standards, satisfactorily complete the associated training, and willing to perform launch duties aboard USAF aircraft

Comfortable working within a team environment

Satisfactorily complete safety training for handling, testing, and installation of explosive devices. Environmental testing and/or instrumentation experience is a plus

Experience or possess a working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems

Able to operate basic electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, signal generators, etc

Capable of learning the operation and maintenance of specialized support and launch equipment used for system level operations and troubleshooting

Able to complete an ESD training class and practice prevention methods

Basic computer skills and familiar with the Microsoft Office Suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Working knowledge of CREO a plus

Experience with solid propellant rocket motors is desirable. Excellent mechanical skills and experience reading and following complex technical drawings, procedures, and checklists is a must

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