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# Scientist, Integration and Test Engineer (Palm Bay, FL - Top Sec

- **Company:** L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Palm Bay, FL, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Configuration Management, Verification and Validation (Software), Test Execution Engine, Strategies of Testing
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9273179/scientist-integration-and-test-engineer-palm-bay-fl-top-sec

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
 * Active U.S. Government TS/SCI Security Clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

 * Expertise with Earned Value Management processes and variance reporting.
 * Experience leading integration and test activities for space payloads, spacecraft buses, or other complex aerospace systems.
 * Background in developing or executing verification and validation plans for hardware involving environmental testing, functional testing, or space-qualification processes.
 * Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and software subsystems commonly used in space hardware and how they interact during integration.
 * Familiarity with enterprise-level test operations, including multi-program coordination, shared test infrastructure, and cross-program process alignment.
 * Ability to interpret system-level requirements and translate them into actionable integration and test strategies.
 * Experience establishing and managing test facilities, ground support equipment, or specialized test assets used for space payload or vehicle integration.
 * Strong capability in root-cause analysis and leading resolution of issues discovered during integration or test execution.

## Description

This position serves as a Scientist, Integration and Test Engineer responsible for leading, planning, and executing test operations across a portfolio of space payload programs. The role provides operations leadership, technical oversight, and strategic coordination to ensure successful integration, verification, and validation of complex space systems. 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., * Lead the planning, execution, and optimization of integration and test operations across multiple programs supporting space payloads and space vehicles.

 * Develop enterprise-wide test strategies, test plans, verification approaches, and integration roadmaps in collaboration with Program Management and Engineering.
 * 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.
 * 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.
 * Support business pursuits and proposals, including contributing to technical proposal reviews and Basis of Estimate (BOE) development as required.
 * Support on-site operations at test facilities and partner sites as required. Travel may be required up to 10-20%.