Sr. Specialist​/Lead, Integration​/Test Engineering Electro Optical

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Sr. Specialist/Lead, Integration/Test Engineering Electro Optical

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Wilmington, MA

L3

Harris Space Superiority group has an opening for a Lead, Integration & Test Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The position will be in Wilmington, MA and will involve work in a fast‑paced environment with high expectations and diverse assignments. We are seeking a systems engineer to support one of our newer programs in Agile

EO, specializing in space‑based, small‑aperture visible and IR telescopes with integrated electromechanical devices used for motion and focus control. The successful candidate will support program technical leads by performing technical analysis, managing specifications, and generating design review and technical documents. Additional responsibilities include supporting test and design verification, requirements sell‑off, and end‑item data package (EIDP) generation efforts.

• Develop and integrate advanced electro‑optical systems for space‑based applications, ensuring compliance with all relevant specifications and mission requirements.
• Lead a project team of engineers, overseeing and ensuring technical execution of projects. Coordinate with program leadership to develop a technical plan and path forward for program execution.
• Manage major subcontract cost, schedule, and performance and oversee the overall Mission Payload Flight AI&T (Assembly, Integration, and Test) activities.
• Design, plan, and execute test procedures for electro‑optical components and systems. Analyze test data to validate system performance against requirements. Identify and troubleshoot issues, propose corrective actions, and implement solutions.
• Define, manage, and maintain system and sub‑system level requirements, ensuring traceability and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle, from conceptual design to final system delivery and operation.
• Generate and maintain detailed technical documentation, including test plans, procedures, work instructions, test reports, and anomaly reports.
• Develop and evaluate trade studies to support decision‑making processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including subcontractors and U.S. Government customers, to ensure alignment and project success.
• Ensure all engineering activities adhere to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including engineering, production, and quality assurance, to ensure successful system integration and test.
• Demonstrate excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills. Prepare effective presentations to communicate technical information to non‑technical professionals.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance test methodologies and system integration practices.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering their development and growth within the team.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or a related scientific discipline and 6‑9 years of relevant space‑based EO/IR systems engineering work experience. Alternatively, a graduate degree with a minimum of 4‑7 years of prior related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10‑13 years of prior related experience.
• Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• 7 years’ experience in optical and electro‑optical testing techniques and equipment including experience…