Senior Specialist, Radio Frequency Design Engineer

L3Harris

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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 · Senior Specialist, Radio Frequency Design Engineer

Senior Specialist, Radio Frequency Design Engineer joins the Agile Development Group to design, simulate, develop, and test RF circuits, antenna systems, and components for radar systems and tactical military applications. This role involves performing RF and Microwave design synthesis from VHF through Ka-Band at the board or subsystem level. Daily responsibilities include requirements analysis, specification generation, component selection, schematic capture, board layout, and developing test plans for RF subsystems. The position requires expertise in 3D EM simulation and modeling, PCB layout, and practical system considerations like path loss calculation and cascade noise figure. Candidates should be proficient with network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and tools such as MatLab, AWR, CDS, HFSS, or CST. The work focuses on advanced unmanned air systems, radar technologies, and next-generation weapon systems within the defense sector.

What you'll do

  • Design, simulate, and test RF circuits, antenna systems, and radar components for military applications.
  • Execute electrical design tasks including requirements analysis, specification generation, and component selection.
  • Perform RF and Microwave design synthesis from VHF through Ka-Band at the board or subsystem level.
  • Conduct breadboarding, testing, and troubleshooting of RF circuits and subsystems.
  • Develop comprehensive test plans and procedures for RF subsystems.
  • Manage technical responsibility for project schedule, cost, and performance at the board or subsystem level.
  • Participate in peer reviews, preliminary design reviews, and critical design reviews.

What we're looking for

  • Active US secret security clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 7-10 years of experience, a Graduate Degree and 4 years of experience, or 10 years of experience without a degree.
  • 4+ years of experience with RF/3D EM simulation, modeling, schematic capture, and board layout CAD tools.
  • 4 years of experience with practical RF system considerations like path loss, noise figure, and intercept point.
  • 4 years of experience with basic RF test equipment including Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, and Signal Generators.
  • 4 years of experience in PCB layout with direct board level design in RF or Microwave bands.
  • 4 years of experience with basic Radar performance concepts.
  • U.S. citizens.

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