Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering, Integration & Test Engineer - Field Testing Lead

L3Harris

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On-site
Location
Yorba Linda, CA
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$102,000–$189,000 / yr
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1 day ago
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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, Systems Engineering, Integration & Test Engineer - Field Testing Lead

Sr Specialist, Systems Engineering, Integration & Test Engineer - Field Testing Lead joins the Navigation Solutions team to ensure military GPS and Position, Navigation, and Timing capabilities meet performance requirements across various operational domains. The role involves developing Special Test Equipment, performing hands-on system integration, and creating test automation including scripts, debug tools, and database interfaces. A primary responsibility is planning and executing field tests of GPS receivers in contested environments involving jamming, spoofing, and signal interference. The candidate will utilize RF test equipment like signal generators and spectrum analyzers to evaluate receiver resilience against adversarial threats. Key skills include Python scripting, hardware/software troubleshooting, and a deep understanding of RF fundamentals and propagation. This position addresses the critical need for resilient navigation systems in denied environments by validating equipment against stringent military standards through extensive field testing and data analysis.

What you'll do

  • Plan and execute field tests of GPS receivers in contested environments involving jamming, spoofing, and interference.
  • Develop and integrate Special Test Equipment (STE) for functional qualification, environmental testing, and manufacturing support.
  • Create test automation tools including equipment drivers, scripts, database interfaces, and reporting systems.
  • Operate and configure portable RF, GPS, and PNT test equipment during field missions to capture and analyze signals.
  • Analyze large datasets from field events to identify system anomalies and characterize behavior under stress.
  • Coordinate with external test ranges, government partners, and stakeholders to schedule and conduct field activities.
  • Provide technical feedback to engineering teams to drive corrective actions based on results from field testing.
  • Maintain readiness of field-test kits by calibrating instruments and managing test-specific hardware.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a US Secret security clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM and 6 years of experience, a graduate degree and 4 years of experience, or 10 years of experience without a degree.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% for field testing activities.
  • Proficiency in operating wireless/RF test equipment such as signal analyzers, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers.
  • Experience developing test automation including scripts, debug tools, and database interfaces (preferred).
  • Strong understanding of RF fundamentals, signal characteristics, and jamming/spoofing mechanisms (preferred).
  • Demonstrated ability to lead field test activities including planning, logistics, and range coordination (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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