Senior Specialist, RF/Wireless Engineer

L3Harris

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On-site
Location
Carlsbad, CASan Diego, CA
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$111,500–$207,500 / yr
Posted
18 days ago
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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 · Senior Specialist, RF/Wireless Engineer

The Senior Specialist, RF/Wireless Engineer joins the engineering team to design and deliver advanced, mission-critical RF hardware solutions for military communications systems. This role involves architecting, designing, and supporting the development of key RF subsystems and circuitry for challenging defense applications. Key responsibilities include leading hardware designs, conducting design reviews, performing RF/analog modeling and simulation, and managing technical tasking across the product lifecycle. The position requires expertise in electromagnetics, RF/microwave theory, and electronic warfare. Candidates should possess experience with tools like Cadence AWR/Microwave Office, PathWave RF Synthesis, and Siemens EDA. Technical skills include designing products from UHF through E-band, understanding S-parameters, and performing link budgets. The work focuses on providing reliable communication in complex operational environments for the warfighter.

What you'll do

  • Lead the development of RF architectures and hardware designs for military communication systems.
  • Translate customer and system requirements into effective circuit card, module, and subsystem-level solutions.
  • Perform RF/analog design, modeling, simulation, integration, and verification of high-frequency and microwave hardware.
  • Contribute to proposal efforts by developing technical approaches, identifying risks, and estimating budgets and schedules.
  • Provide technical leadership through peer design reviews and guidance of RF hardware designs through production.
  • Manage technical tasking, schedules, and priorities for assigned efforts across the product lifecycle.
  • Mentor less-experienced engineers while promoting innovation and sound engineering judgment.
  • Prepare and deliver technical presentations on designs and results to engineering and leadership teams.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Must have a Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
  • Must have a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Must be able to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for a security clearance.
  • Hands-on experience with lab equipment including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators (preferred).
  • Strong foundation in electromagnetics, RF/microwave theory, and electronic warfare (preferred).
  • Experience designing RF products from UHF through E-band using Cadence AWR or similar tools (preferred).

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