Sr Spec, Electrical Engrg - Instrumentation Engineer and#x2013; Aircraft Systems

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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 space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Electrical Engineering

Job Code: IMS20230106-101726

Job Location: Greenville TX

Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

As an instrumentation engineer, the job would include developing instrumentation systems for component tests, system integration lab tests, and aircraft ground/flight tests. The engineer will develop systems capable of interfacing with and collecting data from a wide variety of systems such as environmental control systems, bleed air Systems, hydraulic systems, fuel Systems, avionics systems, flight control systems, and power generation systems.

The instrumentation engineer will be required to work through the whole life cycle of an instrumentation system. This includes the task of developing system architecture, selecting components, programing the system and documenting the final configuration via drawings, schematics, and reports. The candidate will be required to assemble the physical instrumentation system and ensure proper function and calibration. The engineer will also be required to implement the system which includes installing the system, operating the system, retrieving data, and data reduction. The engineer will be required to operate and maintain the instrumentation systems for the duration of the test efforts. A portion of the test effort will require the engineer to fly onboard civilian or military aircraft.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstration of good computer skills including proficiency with Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of hands on electrical and mechanical skills (soldering, harness fabrication, troubleshooting)
• Capable of passing flight certification requirements. Flight Physical, Altitude Chamber, Ground Survival Training, Water Survival Training
• Capable of using CAD software
• Up to 10% travel required

Qualifications:

• Requires Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with a minimum of four (6) years relevant experience in the aerospace industry or an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Active Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Familiar with sensor measurement capabilities: temperatures, pressure, flow, vibration, acoustic, position, strain, load, voltage and current.
• Familiar with data acquisition : Labview, PXI, C-Rio, C-DAQ, Encoders, Telemetry, serial communication, avionics data bus communication
• Understanding of aircraft systems and how they operate
• Experience developing and operating instrumentation systems
• Experience working around aircraft during flight line operations
• Experience with Aircraft Certification
• Communication skills to interface with other engineering disciplines such as aerodynamics, structural dynamics, acoustics, mechanical systems, stress, and avionics in order to determine the overall requirements for each system
• Coordination skills to communicate test activities and schedule between test directors, project engineers, program managers, pilots, and customers.

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