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information security systems engineers at L3Harris Technologies summary:

The Flight Test Engineer at L3Harris supports flight test planning, execution, and data analysis for aircraft systems, ensuring compliance with FAA and military certification standards. The role involves coordinating flight operations, managing test teams, and collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to validate air vehicle performance. Candidates require a DoD security clearance, expertise in flight test methodologies, and familiarity with FAA regulations and military standards.

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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: Flight Analyst ODA Unit Member / Flight Test Engineer

Job Code : 30290

Job Location: Greenville, TX

Schedule: 9/80

Existing Active DoD SECRET security clearance; must be able to obtain TS/SCI clearances as required.

Job Description:

This position is for a Flight Test Engineer reporting to the ISR Sector Flight Test and Flight Operations Department. The successful candidate will become an FAA ODA Flight Analyst Unit Member, generating flight test data, or approving flight test data on behalf of the FAA.

Essential Functions:

• Define test requirements, develop test procedures and test plans, execute and manage ground and flight test events, range and airspace management, data collection and analysis, instrumentation of test assets and documentation/ presentation of test results
• Interact with other systems engineers, and collaborate with our mechanical, electrical and aeronautical engineers in planning, design and manufacture of systems to ensure successful air vehicle and flight systems performance.
• Determine compliance with Military Specification/FAA Certification requirements and assist with the gathering of flight test data.
• Participate in aircraft flight testing during experimental and engineering flight tests, production acceptance and flight test support through specifically prescribed tests and maneuvers.
• Coordinate test flight operations.
• May serve as a Test Director, responsible for the execution of flight and ground tests.

Qualifications:

• Existing Active DoD SECRET security clearance; must be able to obtain TS/SCI clearances as required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience to include in flight operations including test management and execution. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• The candidate must have demonstrated expertise in airspace/range management, FAA certification requirements and systems engineering disciplines associated with a flight test/demonstration program to include requirements definition, design reviews and documentation, and systems integration.
• Candidate must have the ability to obtain Class III Airman certificate.
• Familiar with analysis and testing for air vehicle performance, handling qualities and structural loads.
• Knowledge/experience with FAA Part 23, 25, 27, 29 and 91 regulations.
• Knowledge/experience with MIL-HDBK-516 and JSSG series.
• The candidate must have experience in managing ground and flight test teams in various categories of aircraft.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Graduate of a military Experimental Test Pilot School or are a FAA Flight Analyst DER with a current eCOA.

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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flight test engineer, FAA certification, flight test data, aeronautical engineering, military specifications, airspace management, flight operations, systems engineering, L3Harris, DoD security clearance

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