Specialist, Test Engineering, Software

L3Harris

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On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
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$97,000–$180,000 / yr
Posted
62 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.

L3Harris currently has 900 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Specialist, Test Engineering, Software

JOB TITLE: Specialist, Test Engineering- Software The Specialist, Test Engineering- Software joins the engineering team to support the design, verification, characterization, and integration of automated RF test systems and subsystems. This role involves developing and programming embedded systems using Linux, FPGAs, and CPLDs while creating automated test solutions with LabVIEW, Test Stand, Python, and C++. Key responsibilities include designing production test systems with multi-unit capabilities, executing test plans for transmitters and receivers, and troubleshooting RF performance issues at the board and system levels. The position requires operating equipment like spectrum analyzers and signal generators to validate hardware across development and manufacturing phases. Candidates must possess core competencies in RF microwave principles, digital logic, and communication protocols to solve technical issues within aerospace and defense RF systems.

What you'll do

  • Design automated test systems for production testing with multi-unit capabilities and automated fault detection.
  • Develop and program embedded systems involving Linux, FPGAs, and CPLDs.
  • Create automated test solutions using LabVIEW, Test Stand, Python, and C++.
  • Develop, execute, and document test plans and procedures 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.
  • Analyze test data to provide technical conclusions and recommendations to design teams and leadership.
  • Transition test methods from development environments into manufacturing and production environments.

What we're looking for

  • Secret Security Clearance required.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
  • Minimum of 8 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Experience with RF test, RF integration, or related engineering roles (preferred).
  • Experience with test automation, data analysis tools, Python, and C++ (preferred).
  • Experience with embedded Linux, FPGAs, CPLDs, and digital logic (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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