Expert RF Hardware Engineer, Military GPS & PNT

L3Harris

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On-site
Location
Yorba Linda, CA
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$153,000–$284,000 / yr
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1 day ago
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L3Harris Technologies is a US aerospace and defense technology company providing space and airborne systems, communications, electronic warfare, and missile propulsion solutions for government and commercial customers.

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TL;DR · Expert RF Hardware Engineer, Military GPS & PNT

Expert RF Hardware Engineer - Military GPS & PNT joins the Navigation Solutions business to provide senior hands-on expertise in hardware and RF electrical engineering for next-generation GPS technology. The role involves developing circuit designs, requirements, verification plans, and technical baselines while supporting cross-functional teams through root cause analysis and blank page architecture development. The engineer will focus on high-frequency analog and digital circuit design, including CCA design and receiver, antenna, or radio systems. Key tools and technologies include MATLAB, Simulink, P-Spice, Agilent ADS, Ansys HFSS, and Altium or Mentor Graphics for schematic capture and PCBA layout. This position addresses the technical challenge of providing advanced military GPS and Position, Navigation, and Timing capabilities within embedded real-time systems for use in weapons, ground, airborne, maritime, and space environments.

What you'll do

  • Provide expert hands-on technical leadership in hardware and RF electrical engineering for navigation systems programs.
  • Design low-frequency and high-frequency analog and digital circuits for military GPS and PNT technologies.
  • Develop circuit designs, requirements, design descriptions, verification plans, and customer CDRLs to meet program schedules.
  • Perform root cause analysis and resolve technical conflicts within cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Contribute to algorithm development, system architecture, and the implementation of military GPS electronics.
  • Execute design, build, integration, and test activities to ensure products meet all customer requirements.
  • Provide project management reports and lead technical review presentations for senior leadership and customers.
  • Support proposal efforts by providing input and reviews of the engineering technical baseline.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience, a Graduate Degree with 10 years of experience, or 16 years of experience without a degree.
  • Active Secret security clearance.
  • At least 7 years of experience in schematic design and PCBA layout using tools like Altium or Mentor Graphics.
  • At least 8 years of experience in receiver, antenna, or radio (RF) design.
  • At least 5 years of experience with project management and product design team leadership.
  • At least 4 years of experience in embedded hardware design.
  • At least 7 years of experience with tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, P-Spice, Agilent ADS, or Ansys HFSS.
  • U.S. citizens.

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