About this role
<p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Job Title: Specialist, Propulsion / Rocket Test Engineer</span></strong></span></em></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Job ID: 37490</span></strong></span></em></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Job Location: Orange, VA</span></strong></span></em></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><em><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Job Schedule: Shift: </span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off</span></strong></span></em></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Job Description:</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"> </span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Propulsion / Rocket Test Engineers</span></strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"> work with customers, program managers and project engineers to define test objectives and identify and select test methods and instrumentation for propulsion systems / rocket motors and their components. They then create plans and procedures for safely conducting these tests, utilizing existing test facilities and equipment, and/or designing new tools or techniques. Test engineers tackle a variety of problems and use a wide range of engineering skills, from mechanical and aerospace to electrical and software. Types of tests include static rocket motor firings, case proof and burst pressure testing, case structural loads testing, direct-connect ramjet/scramjet testing, aeroheat material testing, dynamic/environmental testing, and high-altitude simulation (vacuum) testing.</span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Essential Functions:</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Under general supervision:</span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">40% - Test Planning</span></strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"> - Plan, devise and prepare test methods, instrumentation and tooling, applying extensive testing technical expertise. Interface with Design/Project Engineering to develop/interpret test requirements. Work with Quality and Safety to ensure test methods meet customer and government requirements/regulations. Identify/specify facility configurations to meet test requirements. Design test fixtures or identify existing test tooling to interface with test articles.</span></span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">30% - Test Execution</span></strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"> - Conduct, oversee and support test operations in accordance with safety and quality policy and procedures, maintaining overall technical control of test programs. May include physical/mechanical hardware setup, instrumentation calibration and setup, electrical/controls setup, test article prep, control software input preparation, etc. May include directing subcontractors in their execution of subcontracted test programs at off-site test facilities.</span></span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">20% - Documentation and Reviews </span></strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">- Prepare technical documentation, including test procedures, safety reviews and test readiness reviews.</span></span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">10% - Project Management</span></strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"> - Manage cost and schedule for test programs. Coordinate cost and schedule planning/estimates.</span></span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Qualifications:</span></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Requires Bachelor of Science degree in appropriate discipline (Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering preferred) and minimum of 4 years of related experience, or a graduate degree and 2 years of experience. In lieu of a degree, candidates with a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience will be considered.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Preferred Additional Skills:</span></strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black"> </span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Active DoD clearance.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Knowledge of fundamental engineering principles: statics and dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics/dynamics, basic electrical theory, etc.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Experience with engineering software, including 3D Modeling/CAD software (Creo, NX, etc.) and analytical software (Matlab, Python, etc.).</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Proficient use of MSOffice software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) or equivalent for generating procedures, presentations, and analysis.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Effective communication, both verbal and written.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Strength in teaming and collaboration in a diverse work environment.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Interpretation and compliance with Company policies and procedures, including Safety, Health & Environmental processes and procedures.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Related work experience in an academic or industrial lab / test environment where physical measurements are made (pressure, temperature, thrust/load, acceleration, etc.).</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Related work experience with pneumatic and/or steam pressure systems (pipe/tubing fittings, valves, regulators, filters, and gauges).</span></li> </ul> <p style="line-height:normal;background-color:white;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C. area, Denver, or NYC areas is $88,500 - $164,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, Vermont and Virginia is $76,500 – 142,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">#LI-KF1</span></p>