Job Title: Specialist, Electrical Engineer (RF) Job Code: 10342 Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO Job Description L3Harris is seeking an experienced RF engineer to support multiple programs in its Space and Airborne Systems division. The engineer will support sustaining, maintenance, and repair of large Phased Array Radar Systems, support Technical Subcontract design management and RF Systems design, development, and test. The individual should be versed in the complete design life cycle.
- Determine design approaches and parameters.
- Perform system design/analysis and SWaP analysis.
- Utilize modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, and evaluate results.
- Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability.
- Perform simulations and present design reviews to peer engineers.
- Generate schematics, route, and layout PCBs.
- Execute responsibilities within project cost and schedule constraints.
Essential Functions: - Perform Phased Array Radar RF hardware development, such as Low Noise Amplifiers, High Power Amplifiers, Frequency Converters, and Frequency Synthesizers.
- Perform cascade and link budget analysis of Gain, Noise Figure, Noise Power, Intercept Point, output power, etc.
- Perform RF/Microwave Device testing and evaluation including s-parameter, large signal load pull characterization as well as modulated signal measurements.
- Select equipment and construct test benches to evaluate designs to specifications.
- Able and willing to travel domestically and internationally, up to 25%.
Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience or a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field and 2 years of related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
- Experience performing RADAR and HW maintenance activities.
- Experience troubleshooting and resolving RADAR, RF and Circuit Level issues.
- Experience maintaining and repairing depot hardware and equipment to assure availability when needed for system maintenance or repair.
- Must possess an active Secret Security Clearance.
Preferred Additional Skills: - Experience with PARCS and/or UEWR systems.
- Experience with customer interface and creating presentations, perform trade studies, design reviews and RF oriented test activities.
- Experience with RF System Requirements and Proposal generation and support
- Ability to assess and provide direction for make/buy decisions and selection of strategic suppliers.
- Familiarity with common commercial RF design and analysis tools to design and analyze RF circuits and systems (i.e., ADS, HFSS, CST, MATLAB, etc.)
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $74000.00 - $138.000.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
