FTC Test Strategy & Process Optimization Engineer (M/F)

SPHEREA Group is the world leader in complex electronic test systems for the aerospace industry.

Our mission is to enable our clients to validate their new products & technologies and commercialize them more quickly and more cost-effectively. We provide our customers with the right test solutions at the right time of their systems development, and we guarantee a long-term sustainability. With an outstanding pedigree and testing in our DNA we are involved in an unlimited field of applications and industries that can range from commercial aircrafts, light armored military vehicles, helicopters, battle tanks, space platforms, nuclear power stations control systems and even complete metro systems.

SPHEREA US is seeking a skilled and motivated Test Strategy & Process Optimization Engineer to support our customer, L3Harris, in Grand Rapids, USA. This is a unique opportunity for internal personnel within SPHEREA Group to contribute to a critical mission while driving strategic improvements in test methodologies for our customer L3Harris.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support L3Harris in defining its test strategy for both flight recorder and surveillance product lines (TCAS, transponder, etc.).
• Optimize the test process by balancing test time and test coverage at both the test bench level and across the overall process to ensure efficiency and comprehensive validation.
• Enhance test efficiency by identifying the optimal testing stages, from board testing (entry conformity check) through integration, burn-in testing, and final ATP, ensuring defects are detected as early as possible while avoiding redundant testing for specific aspects of the system, ensuring both reliability and cost-effectiveness.
• Act as a key representative of SPHEREA, fostering strong relationships with the customer and identifying new business opportunities.

• Strong technical expertise in test processes for complex electronic systems, ideally within the avionics sector.
• Excellent communication and persuasion skills to engage effectively with the customer and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze and optimize test strategies to improve efficiency and reliability.
• Previous experience in defining and optimizing test strategies is a plus.

This role offers a unique chance to contribute to SPHEREA’s mission while gaining international experience and strengthening relationships with key industry players.