• Job Description

  Req#: SAS20231505-100816
  Description:
  Job Title: Specialist, Flight Test Engineering
  Job Code: SAS20231505-100816
  Job Location: Ashburn, VA
  Job Description:
  As a Flight Test Engineer you will plan and support test events, demonstration events and customer operations. This position requires a diverse skillset, tasks will typically include providing subject matter expertise, writing test plans, test preparation/planning, event coordination, troubleshooting, customer interface, and event management. In addition, you will be involved with FVR-90 flight operations as an Air Vehicle Operator (AVO), Sensor Operator (SO) and Crew Chief (CC).
  The Advanced Systems & Technologies (AS&T) division is a part of L3Harris’ Agile Development Group and 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 using small company agility and big company experience.
  Essential Functions:
  • Support numerous test events which include but are not limited to flight test, environmental qualification and stress screening and software-in-the-loop testing.
  • Assist the technical writing team to create and update documentation related to technical manuals and processes
  • Interface with many customer groups across several programs
  • Maintain professional relationships with internal and external groups by working to achieve operational targets as well as departmental goals
  • Develop detailed flight test plans and reports
  • Support hands on field engineering efforts
  • Coordinate, support and lead test events
  • Recommend software and hardware modifications for future improvement
  • Help develop and update technical manuals as a subject matter expert
  • Ability to obtain and maintain any additional clearances as required
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Up to 50% travel may be required
  • Other duties as required
  Qualifications:
  • Active Secret DoD clearance with current 5 year update
  • Associates degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math and 6 years related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
    
  • Flight Test experience on all aspects of the systems including operation, technical details, mission planning and execution and operating simulators.
  • Experience using Microsoft Office products
  Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math or related field and/or equivalent experience desired
  • Some mechanical background with experience using basic tools
  • Private Pilot License / FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
  • Experience with Group 2 or 3 UAVs
  • FAA Class III Medical Certificate
  • Operate under general oversight, with excellent customer interaction skills.
  • Experience leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
  
  

• About the company

  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.

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