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This role is responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary team in the integration and test of system hardware, software, and supporting facilities, ensuring electrical and physical compatibility while meeting program technical, schedule, and cost objectives.\nThe IPT Lead will support system design and development efforts from early design through integration, test, installation, and customer acceptance. This individual will work closely with Program Management, Chief Systems Engineering, and customers to plan and execute system-level integration, verification, and test activities.\nEssential Functions:\n\nLead integration and test efforts for complex Electronic Warfare systems across the full program lifecycle.\nManage cross-functional teams with minimal oversight to achieve program technical, cost, and schedule objectives.\nDevelop and maintain system-level integration and test strategies, plans, and top-level test flows.\nCoordinate with Systems Engineering to develop verification approaches and requirements verification matrices.\nEnsure physical and electrical compatibility of system components and interfaces.\nSupport development of test procedures, test configurations, and special test equipment/software needed for verification.\nLead or support test readiness reviews, test working groups, anomaly investigations, and program status reviews.\nTroubleshoot test failures and drive resolution in collaboration with systems, design, and test teams.\nIdentify and manage integration and test risks, opportunities, and mitigation plans.\nWork with design and systems teams to incorporate testability early in the development lifecycle.\nInterface directly with program management, Chief Systems Engineering, customers, and subject matter experts regarding integration and verification planning.\nEnsure compliance with L3Harris policies, processes, and quality standards.\nAbility to obtain a US security clearance \nResponsibilities\n\nServe as the primary lead for top-level integration and test planning and execution.\nDevelop the System Integration & Test Plan for the program.\nSupport planning and execution of test events, including test readiness activities and follow-up actions.\nDefine or support definition of Special Test Equipment (STE) / Ground Support Equipment (GSE) requirements needed for system verification.\nOversee implementation and checkout of test equipment, software, and analysis tools.\nSupport test execution planning, including coordination of personnel and shift coverage as needed.\nProvide technical leadership and mentoring across the team.\nQualifications\n\nBachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. \nPreferred Additional Skills:\n\nDirect experience serving as an IPT Lead for integration, test, or development programs.\nExperience supporting flight test, environmental qualification, and customer verification activities.\nFamiliarity with discrepancy reporting, root cause investigation, and corrective action processes.\nExperience supporting both development and production environments.\nFamiliarity with systems engineering, requirements management, and configuration management tools.\nExperience presenting technical status, risks, and issue resolution plans to customers and senior leadership.\nExperience managing subcontractor technical performance and coordination.\nExperience with risk management and cost account management.\nFamiliarity with LabVIEW, MATLAB, Boundary Scan, or similar test automation and instrument control tools.\nFamiliarity with military environmental and electromagnetic qualification standards, including MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461.\nKnowledge of OSHA requirements and ESD control best practices.\nFamiliarity with RF and high-speed digital test equipment, including network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.5+ years of experience in Electronic Warfare (EW), avionics, aerospace and defense systems, or related mission systems.\n5+ years of experience in system integration, verification, and test across multiple phases of the system lifecycle.\n3+ years of experience leading or coordinating cross-functional technical efforts.\n3+ years of experience in electronic hardware troubleshooting, manufacturing support, and root cause analysis.\n4+ years of experience in radio frequency (RF) and/or digital engineering, including experience with any of the following:Microcircuit Assembly (MCA)\nField-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA)\nCircuit Card Assembly (CCA)\nPrinted Wiring Board (PWB)\n\n2+ years of experience supporting verification or qualification to military and/or civil standards such as:Environmental Conditions and Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment (DO-160)\nSoftware Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification (DO-178C)\nor similar standards\n\n3+ years of experience supporting DoD or U.S. Government customers.\nDemonstrate ability to communicate effectively through technical documentation, status reporting, and cross-functional coordination\nIn compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey is [$106,500 - $197,500]. 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. 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