Lead Software Engineering 1

L3Harris

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Work type: On-site
Location: Carlsbad, CASalt Lake City, UT
Salary: $117,000–$218,000 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 92 roles within 25 mi

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About L3Harris

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 · Lead Software Engineering 1

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Electronic Warfare (EW) and Digital Communications Engineer The Salt Lake City team is seeking a Signal Processing or Communications Analysis Engineer to provide technical expertise for Department of Defense programs and collaborative research initiatives. This role involves the full spectrum of product development, including conceptual proposals, requirements definition, coding, simulation, synthesis, placement, routing, verification testing, and ongoing system support. The engineer will perform algorithm design, analysis, and implementation support. Required technical skills include proficiency in MATLAB or equivalent analytical tools, system architecture, FPGA, VHDL, and programming languages such as C++, C#, or C. Candidates should possess experience with high-rate, satellite, and spread spectrum communication systems, Software Defined Radios, and Digital Signal Processing. Laboratory debugging using digital scopes and logic analyzers is also required.

Skills

MATLAB Python Simulink C++ C# C VHDL Verilog FPGA Digital Signal Processing Software Defined Radios Git Algorithm Development System Architecture Requirements Analysis Spread Spectrum BERTs

What you'll do

Define technical requirements and conceptual proposals for Department of Defense programs.
Design and implement algorithms for electronic warfare and communication systems.
Perform system architecture, simulation, and synthesis for complex technology solutions.
Develop and verify hardware designs using FPGA, VHDL, or Verilog.
Conduct laboratory debugging using digital scopes, logic analyzers, and BERTs.
Analyze high-rate, satellite, and spread spectrum communication systems.
Provide ongoing system support and technical documentation for product development.

What we're looking for

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with 9+ years of experience, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering with 7+ years, or PhD with 5+ years.
Active DOD Secret Security Clearance.
Proficiency in MATLAB or equivalent analytical tools.
Experience with system architecture, FPGA, VHDL, or programming languages such as C++, C#, or C.
Background in Electronic Warfare (preferred).
Proficiency with Matlab/Python/Simulink (preferred).
Proven track record in algorithm development, simulation, and documentation (preferred).
U.S. citizens.

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