Specialist, Test Engineering, Embedded HW/SW

L3Harris

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$88,500–$164,500 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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Below market

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This role $126k
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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 · Specialist, Test Engineering, Embedded HW/SW

As a Specialist, Test Engineering, Embedded HW/SW, you will join the engineering team to support the design, verification, characterization, and integration of automated RF test systems and subsystems. You will be responsible for developing and programming embedded systems involving Linux, FPGAs, and CPLDs while creating automated test solutions using LabVIEW, Test Stand, Python, and C++. Your daily work involves operating RF equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and vector network analyzers to troubleshoot hardware issues at the board and system levels. You will also develop test plans for transmitters, receivers, and amplifiers across development and manufacturing phases. The role requires expertise in RF measurement principles, digital logic, and communication protocols to solve technical challenges within the aerospace and defense domain while ensuring seamless transitions from design to production environments.

What you'll do

  • Design automated test systems with multi-unit capabilities, fault detection, and reporting features.
  • Develop and program embedded systems using Linux, FPGAs, and CPLDs.
  • Create automated test solutions using LabVIEW, Test Stand, Python, and C++.
  • Execute and document test plans, procedures, and reports for components and full system assemblies.
  • Operate RF test equipment including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and vector network analyzers.
  • Troubleshoot and isolate RF performance issues at the board, module, and system levels.
  • Support design verification and validation testing for transmitters, receivers, and amplifiers.
  • Transition test methods from development phases into manufacturing and production environments.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor's degree and 4 years of experience, a Graduate degree and 2 years of experience, or 8 years of experience without a degree.
  • Secret Security Clearance required.
  • Experience designing, integrating, and programming embedded systems involving Linux, FPGAs, and CPLDs.
  • Proficiency in developing automated test solutions using LabVIEW, Test Stand, Python, and C++.
  • Ability to operate RF equipment including spectrum analyzers, signal generators, vector network analyzers, power meters, and oscilloscopes.
  • Experience with RF integration, digital logic, differential communication protocols, and encryption systems (preferred).
  • Familiarity with RF/microwave principles, S-parameters, and hardware components like filters, amplifiers, and attenuators (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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