L3Harris Technologies

Senior Associate, Integration/Test Engineering – SIL Manager

L3Harris Technologies

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Greenville • Texas • United States

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Switching

About the role

  • The SIL (System Integration Lab) Manager leads the daily technical and operational activities of a high‑performance integration environment supporting advanced airborne ISR ground electronics systems across multiple programs.
  • This role combines hands‑on technical oversight, team leadership, and coordination with cross‑functional engineering and program stakeholders.
  • The position has direct impact on system readiness, mission success, and the continuous improvement of SIL workflows and capabilities.
  • Interfaces with supervisor, customer, Project Engineering, and Program Management to determine System Integration Laboratory (SIL) support requirements.
  • Starts up all SIL equipment and loads all SIL software in an orderly fashion; shuts down in the same manner to reconfigure the SIL or close down for the day.
  • Monitors SIL schedules and ongoing test/integration activities and provides technical support, troubleshooting and repair or replacement of defective equipment.
  • Assists in planning / executing periodic SIL upgrades to new wiring and equipment configurations.
  • Direct a team in fabricating, assembling, and installing electrical/electronic parts, materials, hardware, wiring harnesses and components into complete assemblies.
  • Works with management to develop and adhere to schedules and budgets to accomplish assigned work.
  • Provides regular status updates for ongoing work efforts to keep management and our customer informed.

Requirements

  • The candidate must have a working knowledge of airborne ISR ground support systems.
  • Previous experience as a military or civilian technician working on an airborne ISR platform is highly desirable.
  • Candidate should have a clear understanding of hardware test strategies, fault isolation, automated tests, use of diagnostic test equipment, and generating and interpreting test requirements.
  • General areas of knowledge and experience required include:
  • Bachelor’s Degree 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.
  • Must have a current DOD Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance.
  • Possess knowledge, skills and abilities sufficient to install, modify, fabricate, and repair RF/LAN/Control interconnect harnesses.
  • Must understand RF distribution systems including RF down-converting, up-converting, transceivers, non-blocking switching, and electrically phase matched distribution architectures.
  • Knowledge and ability to perform RF propagation analysis through complex RF distribution and switching systems.
  • Experience with the integration and troubleshooting of various aircraft radios, satellite communication systems and datalinks.
  • Experience with the setup and troubleshooting of various encryption devices.
  • Experience operating test equipment such as digital oscilloscopes, Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWG) and spectrum analyzers to perform integration and testing.
  • Military or Field Service experience maintaining ISR airborne platforms or ground systems is highly desirable.
  • Candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to create and maintain strong working relationships within the company and with customers.
  • Technical writing ability required.
  • Current CompTIA Security+ certification is highly desired.
Benefits
  • Must have a current DOD Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret/SCI
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
airborne ISR ground support systemshardware test strategiesfault isolationautomated testsdiagnostic test equipmentRF distribution systemsRF down-convertingRF up-convertingtransceiversencryption devices
Soft Skills
team leadershipcommunication skillstechnical writingrelationship buildingtroubleshootingplanningstatus reportingcoordinationproblem-solvingadaptability
Certifications
DOD Secret Security ClearanceTop Secret/SCI Security ClearanceCompTIA Security+