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Scientist, Integration and Test Engineering *Sign on bonuses starting at $15K*

L3Harris

Rochester, NYJob$127–236K/yrSeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$127–236K/yr
Location
Rochester, NY
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance, required

Job overview

The Scientist, Integration and Test Engineer leads integration and test operations across Airborne Imaging EO/IR programs, coordinating strategy, verification, validation, and test execution. The role provides technical oversight, manages an engineering team, and works with engineering, manufacturing, program management, leadership, and customers. It also develops test strategies, cases, and software, supports Interface Test Adapter design, and contributes to proposals and program performance tracking.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Integration and Test Operations, nice to haveTest Strategy Development, nice to haveVerification and Validation, nice to haveProposal Development, nice to haveProgram Performance Tracking, nice to haveTeam Leadership, nice to haveConfiguration Management, nice to haveElectrical Systems Testing, nice to haveSystem Requirements Interpretation, nice to haveEarned Value Management, requiredVariance Reporting, requiredAirborne Imaging EO/IT Integration, requiredAutomated Test Equipment, nice to haveData Acquisition, nice to haveInstrumentation, nice to haveLabVIEW, nice to haveLabWindows CVI, nice to havePython, nice to haveC, nice to haveC++, nice to haveRust, nice to haveOptical Systems Design and Testing, nice to haveAerospace Engineering, nice to haveDefense Engineering, nice to haveDepot-Level Maintenance, nice to haveRequirements-Based Testing, nice to haveFormal Verification, nice to haveFault Insertion Demonstrations, nice to haveProduction Testing, nice to haveDepot Testing, nice to haveMaintenance Testing, nice to haveElectronic Systems Test Solutions, nice to haveElectromechanical Systems Test Solutions, nice to haveElectrical Circuits, nice to haveSignals, nice to haveTroubleshooting, nice to haveTest Software Development, nice to haveVideo Transport and Encoding, nice to haveH.264, nice to haveMISB Standards, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or Related, requiredMaster's in Electrical Engineering or Related, requiredBachelor's+12, Master's+10 or 16 Years, required1 Year Earned Value Management Experience, required1 Year Airborne Imaging Integration Experience, requiredAbility to Obtain US Secret Clearance, requiredAutomated Test Systems, nice to haveRoot-Cause Analysis, nice to haveITAs and Test Fixtures, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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: Scientist, Integration and Test Engineer Sign on bonuses starting at $15K

Job Code: 47521

Job Location: Rochester, NY (Onsite)

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

This position serves as a Scientist, Integration and Test Engineer responsible for leading, planning, and executing test operations across a portfolio of Airborne Imaging EO/IR programs. The role provides operations leadership, technical oversight, and strategic coordination to ensure successful integration, verification, and validation of complex military imaging products. We are seeking an experienced Test Engineer with a strong electrical engineering foundation and solid software development background. This position also manages a team of engineers and partners closely with engineering, manufacturing, and program management to deliver high‑quality mission hardware on schedule, will be responsible for analyzing Units Under Test (UUTs), developing test strategies, creating test cases, and implementing fault detection and fault isolation testing. This role will also include developing test set software and supporting the design of Interface Test Adapters (ITAs).

Essential Functions:

  • Lead the planning, execution, and optimization of integration and test operations across multiple programs supporting Airborne Imaging Technologies.

  • Develop enterprise‑wide test strategies, test plans, verification approaches, and integration roadmaps in collaboration with Program Management and Engineering.

  • Support business pursuits and proposals, including contributing to technical proposal reviews and Basis of Estimate (BOE) development as required.

  • Serve as the primary test operations interface for internal leadership and external customers on all integration and test matters.

  • Track program performance, risks, resources, and milestones related to integration and test operations, ensuring timely communication and mitigation planning.

  • Oversee day‑to‑day activities of the Integration and Test Engineering team, ensuring alignment to program objectives, technical accuracy, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

  • Coordinate test readiness, integration sequences, and test campaigns, ensuring proper configuration management and technical discipline throughout all phases.

  • Partner with cross‑functional teams to resolve issues impacting integration or test execution schedules.

  • Develop test requirements, test procedures, and detailed test cases for electrical and electronic systems.

  • Ability to interpret system‑level requirements and translate them into actionable integration and test strategies.

  • Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Optical Engineering or a related technical field and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Optical Engineering or a related technical field and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.

  • Minimum 1 year experience with Earned Value Management processes and variance reporting.

  • Minimum 1 year experience leading integration and test activities for Airborne Imaging EO/IT technologies.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience with automated test equipment, data acquisition, and instrumentation.

  • Familiarity with LabVIEW, LabWindows CVI, Python, C, C++, Rust and other scripting or programming languages.

  • Experience with optical systems design & test.

  • Experience in Aerospace, Defense and Depot Level Maintenance, or other regulated engineering environments.

  • Knowledge of requirements-based testing and formal verification processes and Fault insertion demonstrations.

  • Experience supporting production test, depot test, or maintenance test environments.

  • Experience developing test solutions for electronic or electromechanical systems.

  • Strong understanding of electrical circuits, signals, instrumentation, and troubleshooting methods.

  • Software development experience in test environments.

  • Video transport and encoding (H.264, MISB and SMPTE standards).

  • Experience with VDATS or similar automated test systems.

  • Ability to analyze UUT behavior and create effective fault isolation and diagnostic tests.

  • Experience designing or supporting ITAs, test fixtures, cable assemblies, or interface hardware.

  • Background in developing or executing verification and validation plans for hardware involving environmental testing, or functional testing.

  • Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, optical and software subsystems commonly used in Airborne Imaging technologies and how they interact during integration.

  • Familiarity with enterprise‑level test operations, including multi‑program coordination, shared test infrastructure, and cross‑program process alignment.

  • Experience establishing and managing test facilities, ground support equipment, or specialized test assets used for military systems integration.

  • Strong capability in root‑cause analysis and leading resolution of issues discovered during integration or test execution.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York is $126,500 - $235,500. 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.

#LI-onsite

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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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How this job compares

Set against the 3,121 open Test Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$127–236K/yr
  • New York median$80–120K/yr51 salary ranges
  • US median$104–163K/yr2,110 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $181K, is 80% above the New York median midpoint ($101K) — in the top quarter of Test Engineer salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 79 open Test Engineer jobs in New York and 3,121 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 12 years of experience — more than three in four Test Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 2,618 postings).
Education
1,642 of the 3,121 open Test Engineer jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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