Senior Hardware Engineering, Tactical Data Links (TDL)

L3Harris

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Work type
On-site
Location
Carlsbad, CA
Salary
$106,500–$197,500 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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Below market

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Similar $187k
This role $152k
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This role pays less than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $159,375–$214,562 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $152k versus about $187k for comparable roles.

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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.

L3Harris currently has 470 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Hardware Engineering, Tactical Data Links (TDL)

Senior Hardware Engineering, Tactical Data Links serves on the Hardware Engineering and Development team, where members manage designs from initial concept through production. This role involves collaborating with Systems, Software, CAD, Components, and Manufacturing teams to ensure circuit card designs meet all requirements. Key responsibilities include participating in system requirements definition, leading high-level and low-level design workflows, developing schematics, producing and testing Circuit Card Assemblies in RF, Digital, and mixed signal applications, and creating Bills of Materials for procurement. The role requires expertise in tools such as SPICE, ADS, Hyperlynx, MATLAB, Xilinx Vivado, and Intel Quartus. Candidates must possess skills in VHDL, Verilog, DSP, Programmable Logic, and FPGA design. This position specifically supports the Tactical Data Links line of business within the Spectrum Superiority segment to solve complex communication system challenges.

What you'll do

  • Participate in system requirements definition for tactical data links.
  • Lead and participate in high-level and low-level design workflows.
  • Develop schematics in collaboration with the CAD Engineering team.
  • Produce and test Circuit Card Assemblies in RF, Digital, and mixed signal applications.
  • Create Bills of Materials and coordinate with Supply Chain for part procurement.
  • Collaborate with Component Engineering to create parts for new and existing products.
  • Produce program deliverables and develop comprehensive design-level documentation.

What we're looking for

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a United States Secret Clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, or related field and minimum 9 years of experience.
  • Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
  • Minimum of 13 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Proficiency with design tools such as Schematic Capture, CAD, SPICE, ADS, Hyperlynx, MATLAB, Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, and/or Modelsim/Questa (preferred).
  • Strong background in Digital, RF, Analog circuit design principles, DSP, Programmable Logic, and/or FPGA (preferred).
  • Knowledge of VHDL, Verilog, Power, Antennas, Controls, Modem, EDA, and Communication Systems (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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