L3Harris Technologies · 2 hours ago
Propulsion System/Instrumentation and Controls EngineerSpecialist, Test Engineer
Orange, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expL3Harris Technologies is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. The Instrumentation and Controls Engineers will be responsible for the integration of instrumentation, data acquisition, and controls for testing solid fuel and liquid propulsion systems, ensuring that the test instrumentation meets quality, schedule, and cost objectives.
CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Interface with Design/Project Engineering to develop/interpret instrumentation requirements. Recommend, propose, and integrate test facility instrumentation, data acquisition, and control hardware to meet program objectives. This also includes maintaining configuration control of production test data acquisition, signal conditioning, control, and data reduction software. Taking ownership and maintaining test facility equipment
Prepare technical documentation, including software logs, test procedures, electrical schematics, and contributing to test readiness reviews. Work with Quality and Safety to ensure test methods meet calibration and process safety requirements along with customer and government requirements/regulations
Provide training to Control Room Operators on data acquisition, calibration, and controls setup. Trouble shoot wiring harnesses, specify and fabricate needed cables for test programs to interface between data systems and sensors
Recommend, propose, plan, and execute (manage cost and schedule) facility upgrades, equipment acquisition and installation to meet ongoing and developing test program requirements. Coordinate cost and schedule planning/estimates
Occasional travel to support various programs within industry
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or other closely related engineering discipline and minimum 4 years of prior related 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
Preferred
Knowledge of fundamental engineering principles: statics and dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics/dynamics, basic electrical theory, etc
Experience with engineering software, including 3D Modeling/CAD software (Creo, NX, etc.) and analytical software (Matlab, Python, etc.)
Proficient use of MSOffice software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) or equivalent for generating procedures, presentations, and analysis
Effective communication, both verbal and written
Strength in teaming and collaboration in a diverse work environment
Interpretation and compliance with Company policies and procedures, including Safety, Health & Environmental processes and procedures
Familiar with the setup and installation in an academic or industrial lab / test environment where physical measurements of load cells, pressure/displacement transducers, LVDT's, accelerometers, and thermocouples were utilized
A working knowledge of strain gage applications. The knowledge to apply strain gauges on any type of material, temperature range, and for any environment. The use of strain gauges in mechanical testing and the application of strain gauges for use in stress analysis
Familiar with volt meters, oscilloscopes, temperature reading equipment, hand-held meters, and data logging systems
Software (C/QNX, Pacific, Allen-Bradley PLC, LabView, C/C++ programming, Matlab/Simulink, etc.)
Pneumatic valves and control hardware, systems, and applications
Experience making cables for various instrumentation needs and environments where electrical noise interference present challenges to good data collection
Interpretation and compliance with Company policies and procedures, including Safety, Health & Environmental processes and procedures
Company
L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies provides platform management system solutions for armed forces.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.25B2024-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Tania Hanna
Vice President Government & Customer Relations
Chip Teets
Senior Director, International Programs, Products & Technology
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