L3Harris Technologies

Senior Associate, Components Engineer

L3Harris Technologies

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Orlando • Florida • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Evaluate and approve new components for use in defense systems, ensuring compliance with technical requirements, reliability standards, and environmental constraints.
  • Assess components for suitability in high-stress environments, including shock, vibration, temperature extremes, and humidity.
  • Collaborate with design teams to ensure selected components meet performance, lifecycle, and manufacturability requirements.
  • Identify and mitigate risks associated with prohibited or nonconforming parts, materials, and processes.
  • Ensure components meet industry standards for reliability, such as MIL-PRF-38535 for microcircuits, MIL-PRF-19500 for semiconductors, and MIL-STD-11991 for parts management.
  • Evaluate components for issues such as susceptibility to corrosion, stress cracking, flammability, and solderability.
  • Monitor Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) alerts and assess their impact on Bill of Materials (BOMs).
  • Develop and implement strategies to address component obsolescence, counterfeit risks, and supply chain disruptions.
  • Maintain and update a master database of all components used in the system, encompassing thousands of parts.
  • Utilize advanced Excel skills to manage, analyze, and cross-link data across multiple spreadsheets.
  • Ensure traceability and accuracy of component data for compliance and reporting purposes.
  • Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure components align with system requirements and program goals.
  • Support Mission Assurance and Quality teams in evaluating component reliability and compliance.
  • Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to internal stakeholders and defense customers.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
  • Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
  • In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as cross-linking spreadsheets, data analysis, and database management.
  • Familiarity with component qualification processes and industry standards (e.g., MIL-PRF-38535, MIL-PRF-19500, IPC standards) is preferred but not required.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents, including military standards and specifications.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
  • Familiarity with GIDEP alerts and BOM management.
  • Knowledge of component reliability analysis and lifecycle management.
  • Exposure to defense or aerospace systems is a plus.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
component evaluationreliability analysisdata analysisdatabase managementcross-linking spreadsheetscomponent qualification processeslifecycle managementrisk mitigationtechnical document interpretationsolderability assessment
Soft skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication abilitiescollaboration abilitiesdetail-orientedcommitment to accuracyorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsstakeholder communicationteamwork
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringGraduate Degree in EngineeringSecret Clearance