Job Title: Engineering Technician, Advanced
Job Code: 16240
Job Location: Ft. Wayne, IN
Job Description:
L3Harris is seeking a Thermal Vacuum specialist to support TVAC chambers and related equipment for critical spaceflight hardware space simulation testing. Individual would work with a team to perform TPMs, repairs, assembly, integration and testing of thermal vacuum equipment to support high reliably space hardware assemblies of moderate to high complexity. Candidate is required to have a strong foundation in TVAC engineering concepts, principles, theories, and techniques needed to deliver thoroughly tested aerospace products, equipment, and systems.
Essential Functions:
Support all L3Harris thermal vacuum and space simulation testing operations, including setup and execution of thermal vacuum tests, vacuum bake out, and equipment PM/TPM on high vacuum pumps and chambers in between tests.
Maintain test thermal vacuum chamber systems that utilize Helium (He) and Liquid Nitrogen (LN2) cooling mechanism.
Prepare the thermal vacuum test environment; setup, installation, and operation of test sensors including accelerometers, thermocouples, residual gas analyzer (RGA), Thermal Quartz Crystal Microbalance (TQCM/CQCM).
Coordinate with design engineers, quality control, manufacturing engineers and other disciplines to resolve issues, meet schedule and improve throughput.
Adhere to strict spaceflight test standards and execute the Test Procedures, document results, generate test reports, and create/manage electronic test data.
Coordinate or direct some junior staff and perform limited leadership responsibilities with ability to lead cross functional teams of two or more individuals.
Ability to train test technicians in thermal vacuum concepts, safety and proper testing protocols.
Contribute to L3Harris process development and improvement, and problem resolution.
Travel to L3Harris and/or Customer sites as required for customer product post-delivery thermal vacuum support activities.
Overtime will be required frequently to support customer product TVAC testing.
Work non-standard shifts or on-call support as required during specific test activities.
Qualifications:
Requires highly developed job knowledge/skills. Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience .
Knowledge in thermal vacuum chamber and associated equipment theory and operation.
Ability to obtain work in confined spaces or a clean room environment for long periods of time (> 2 hours).
Ability to work holidays, weekends and do occasional overnight travel; work may include shift work.
Ability to travel up to 30%.
Ability to Obtain a U.S. Security Clearance. This is typically based on having U.S. citizenship and successful completion and disposition of an extensive background investigation.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Embodies strong professional work ethic, self-motivation and a high attention to detail.
Certifications using industry TVAC equipment.
Experience working with a variety of electrical and/or mechanical assemblies and equipment within the Space or Aerospace industry.
Hands-on experience using a variety of hand tools including use of specialized tools. e.g. torque wrenches, micrometers, and calipers.
Experience with written process and procedure protocol.
Experience with bench-top testing of electrical/mechanical assemblies.
Experience with ESD safeguards and contamination control.
Experience working with computer systems and their use with test equipment operation; DVM, O'scope, DSA, Power Supplies etc.
Experience with Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) with certification.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.
