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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Associate, Propulsion, Instrumentation and Controls Test Integration Engineer
Job ID: 37026
Job Location: Orange, VA
Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week
Job Description:
Rocket Test Instrumentation and Controls Engineer is responsible for the integration of instrumentation, data acquisition, and controls for testing solid fuel and liquid propulsion systems ensuring the test instrumentation meets testing programs quality, schedule, and cost objectives.
This role will require support of system design activities for test and integration of control systems from the system design phase through development, documentation, installation and commissioning of complete systems. These systems are required for control room operation and data collection of solid and liquid rocket, ramjet / scramjet, aerothermal, and/or component tests.
Additionally, the role will require knowledge of various instrumentation and control hardware for developing, planning, and implementing system test procedures for delivering customer data for production and development programs. Maintaining and supporting calibration processes for facility instrumentation and equipment for development and production programs is paramount for delivering quality data.
Trouble shooting and problem solving is essential in this role. You must have a passion for learning and understanding complex issues of instrumentation and controls systems. Will need to be able to resolve issues while working with custom equipment that may need to be designed out and replaced. Continuous improvement of operations through innovation is paramount.
Will need to communicate with multiple customers, vendors, and colleagues across the business and industry to fulfil project requirements, operational targets, and customer deliverables.
Essential Functions:
Under general supervision:
35% - Interface with Design/Project Engineering to develop/interpret instrumentation requirements. Recommend, propose, and integrate test facility instrumentation, data acquisition, and control hardware to meet program objectives. This also includes maintaining configuration control of production test data acquisition, signal conditioning, control, and data reduction software. Taking ownership and maintaining test facility equipment.
25% - Prepare technical documentation, including software logs, test procedures, electrical schematics, and contributing to test readiness reviews. Work with Quality and Safety to ensure test methods meet calibration and process safety requirements along with customer and government requirements/regulations.
20% - Provide training to Control Room Operators on data acquisition, calibration, and controls setup. Trouble shoot wiring harnesses, specify and fabricate needed cables for test programs to interface between data systems and sensors.
10% - Recommend, propose, plan, and execute (manage cost and schedule) facility upgrades, equipment acquisition and installation to meet ongoing and developing test program requirements. Coordinate cost and schedule planning/estimates.
10% Occasional travel to support various programs within industry.
Qualifications:
To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field or have completed heir Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, Vermont and Virginia is $59,000 - $110,000. 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. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Associate, Propulsion, Instrumentation and Controls Test Integration Engineer
Job ID: 37026
Job Location: Orange, VA
Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week
Job Description:
Rocket Test Instrumentation and Controls Engineer is responsible for the integration of instrumentation, data acquisition, and controls for testing solid fuel and liquid propulsion systems ensuring the test instrumentation meets testing programs quality, schedule, and cost objectives.
This role will require support of system design activities for test and integration of control systems from the system design phase through development, documentation, installation and commissioning of complete systems. These systems are required for control room operation and data collection of solid and liquid rocket, ramjet / scramjet, aerothermal, and/or component tests.
Additionally, the role will require knowledge of various instrumentation and control hardware for developing, planning, and implementing system test procedures for delivering customer data for production and development programs. Maintaining and supporting calibration processes for facility instrumentation and equipment for development and production programs is paramount for delivering quality data.
Trouble shooting and problem solving is essential in this role. You must have a passion for learning and understanding complex issues of instrumentation and controls systems. Will need to be able to resolve issues while working with custom equipment that may need to be designed out and replaced. Continuous improvement of operations through innovation is paramount.
Will need to communicate with multiple customers, vendors, and colleagues across the business and industry to fulfil project requirements, operational targets, and customer deliverables.
Essential Functions:
Under general supervision:
35% - Interface with Design/Project Engineering to develop/interpret instrumentation requirements. Recommend, propose, and integrate test facility instrumentation, data acquisition, and control hardware to meet program objectives. This also includes maintaining configuration control of production test data acquisition, signal conditioning, control, and data reduction software. Taking ownership and maintaining test facility equipment.
25% - Prepare technical documentation, including software logs, test procedures, electrical schematics, and contributing to test readiness reviews. Work with Quality and Safety to ensure test methods meet calibration and process safety requirements along with customer and government requirements/regulations.
20% - Provide training to Control Room Operators on data acquisition, calibration, and controls setup. Trouble shoot wiring harnesses, specify and fabricate needed cables for test programs to interface between data systems and sensors.
10% - Recommend, propose, plan, and execute (manage cost and schedule) facility upgrades, equipment acquisition and installation to meet ongoing and developing test program requirements. Coordinate cost and schedule planning/estimates.
10% Occasional travel to support various programs within industry.
Qualifications:
To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field or have completed heir Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, Vermont and Virginia is $59,000 - $110,000. 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. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
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Who's Hiring
- Boeing10
- L3Harris10
- KLA7
- Analog Devices3
- Lockheed Martin3
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Automotive
- Investment & Asset Management
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in test associate jobs.
- Experience writing and executing manual test cases against functional requirements
- Familiarity with bug tracking tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps for defect reporting
- Understanding of software development lifecycle and QA processes
- Proficiency with test management tools like TestRail or Zephyr
- Associate or bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field
- Exposure to automation frameworks such as Selenium, Cypress, or Appium
Tips for Your Test Associate Job Search
Tailor your resume to testing terminology
Hiring managers for test associate roles scan for specific terms like test case execution, defect logging, and regression testing. If your resume uses vague language like 'helped with QA,' rewrite it to reflect the actual testing activities you performed and the tools you used.
List every testing tool you have used
Test associate postings frequently filter candidates by tool familiarity, including Jira, TestRail, Selenium, or industry-specific equipment. Create a dedicated skills section and name every tool you have worked with, even if your experience with it is limited to coursework or personal projects.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists test associate openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your testing domain
Software test associates and hardware test associates are evaluated very differently. Search for openings that name your specific domain, whether that is embedded systems, web applications, or medical device validation, so your resume's context matches what the hiring team expects.
Prepare a defect walkthrough for interviews
Many test associate interviews ask you to walk through a bug you found and reported. Prepare a clear example that covers how you identified the issue, how you documented it, and what happened after you filed the report. Generic answers about 'finding problems' do not hold up under follow-up questions.
Follow up on your application after one week
Test associate hiring cycles can stall when a testing phase wraps up and headcount gets delayed. A short, direct follow-up email to the recruiter or hiring manager one week after submitting keeps your application visible without being pushy and often surfaces roles that are still actively considering candidates.
Test Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most test associates?
The most active employers for test associates right now are Boeing, L3Harris, and KLA, and the most openings are in California, Massachusetts, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially consistent at companies running active software development or hardware certification programs.
How many test associate jobs are remote?
About 56% of test associate openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies significantly by specialization. Software and automation testing roles are more likely to be remote, while hardware validation, lab-based testing, and medical device roles almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become a test associate?
Start by building familiarity with the software development lifecycle and core QA concepts like test case design, defect reporting, and regression testing. Practice with free or open-source tools such as Selenium or Postman, and document that work in a portfolio or on a personal project. Apply to entry-level or junior test associate roles that list manual testing as a primary responsibility, since those positions are the standard starting point before moving into automation or domain-specific testing.
Can you get a test associate job with little experience?
Yes, test associate is one of the more accessible entry points in technical roles because many employers prioritize demonstrated attention to detail and process discipline over years of experience. Completing a software testing certification, contributing bug reports to open-source projects, or documenting personal QA work on a sample application can substitute for professional experience when applying to junior-level postings.
What does the test associate interview process look like?
Most test associate interviews include an initial recruiter screen focused on your background and tool familiarity, followed by a technical interview where you may be asked to write test cases for a given feature or walk through how you would approach testing a specific application. Some employers add a practical exercise where you review a requirements document and identify gaps or write a short test plan. Final rounds typically involve a conversation with the engineering or QA lead.
Where can I find and apply to test associate jobs?
You can find and apply to test associate jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without being redirected through multiple platforms or sign-up flows.
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