Specialist, Test Engineering - Software

L3Harris

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$97,000–$180,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
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Below market

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This role $138k
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This role pays less than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $136,376–$202,800 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $138k versus about $170k 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 614 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Specialist, Test Engineering - Software

Specialist, Test Engineering- Software will join the engineering team to support the design, verification, characterization, and integration of automated RF test systems and subsystems. The role involves designing multi-unit production test systems with automated fault detection, developing embedded systems using Linux, FPGAs, and CPLDs, and creating automated test solutions. Candidates will utilize LabVIEW, Test Stand, Python, and C++ to develop test plans and reports for components like transmitters, receivers, and amplifiers. Daily tasks include operating RF equipment such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and vector network analyzers to troubleshoot performance issues at the board and system levels. The position requires expertise in RF measurement, digital logic, and communication protocols while transitioning test methods from development into manufacturing environments. Essential skills include proficiency with VHDL, ZYNQ boards, and various RF hardware components like filters and attenuators.

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 and procedures for components, subsystems, and full 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

  • 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, integration, hardware components (filters, amplifiers), and common lab instrumentation (preferred).
  • Proficiency in programming languages including Python, C++, LabVIEW, and Test Stand (preferred).
  • Experience with embedded systems involving Linux, FPGAs, CPLDs, VHDL, and development boards like ZYNQs (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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