Lead, Test Data Systems Engineer

Job Title: Lead, Test Data Systems Engineer Job Code: 13401 Job Location: Orange, VA Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off Job Description: Position will focus on designing and implementing data acquisition and controls systems while working in a test operations environment supporting production and development rocket motor and air-breathing propulsion test programs. Essential Functions:

30% - Maintain and upgrade test facility data acquisition and control systems

20% - Define, coordinate, and execute instrumentation, data, and control systems integration to meet test requirements

20% - Conduct data reduction and analysis, video processing, data file management, and report distribution

20% - Perform, oversee and support test operations, instrumentation calibration and setup, electrical/controls/PLC setup and/or programming, including control room console operation

10% - Prepare technical documentation, including software logs, operational procedures, electrical schematics, and support test review processes

Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree and minimum 9 years of prior test engineer experience. Graduate Degree and minimum of 7 years of prior test engineer experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior test engineer experience

Preferred Additional Skills:

Degree in appropriate discipline (electrical, aerospace, or mechanical engineering, computer science, or a related discipline is preferred

Experience generating operational procedures, data reports, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, software configuration files and other technical documents

Strong written and verbal communication skills; strength in teaming and collaboration in a diverse work environment

Knowledgeable of engineering principles and should have experience with an emphasis on the following:

Hands-on development, integration, operation and troubleshooting of instrumentation, signal conditioning, data acquisition systems, computer networking and computer operating systems (Windows & QNX)

Including Classified data system requirements, setup, and maintenance

Knowledge of instrumentation sensors and signal conditioning (Strain gage, pressure, force, temperature, flow, accelerometer, etc.)

Familiarity with calibration principles and industry calibration standards

Understanding of network configurations and other IT fundamentals

Ability to set up and maintain digital video recording equipment and edit video files

Experience with data reduction & review to verify instrumentation health and performance

Proficiency with electrical diagnostic equipment (DMM, oscilloscope, etc.)

Understanding of computers and programming languages:

PLC (Ladder logic, Allen Bradley, etc.)

LabVIEW

C/C programming

Matlab/Simulink

Ability to specify and fabricate electronic cabling/wiring for interface between data systems and sens ors

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.