RF Electrical Engineer

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L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: RF Electrical Engineer

Job Code: 29751

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: 5/8: Employees work 8 hours per day, 5 days a week

Job Description:

The successful candidate will join a team of dedicated professionals who are responsible for supporting military communication products from pre-release to obsolescence. As a member of the Product Support Engineering team you will be tasked with investigating a variety of problems including RF/Analog, digital, assembly, SMT and test related. You will collaborate across multifunctional teams to diagnose problems to component level, determining solutions via simulation and experimentation and implementing corrective actions. As new products are launched you will interface with design engineering, assisting with root cause analysis, troubleshooting of prototypes and ensuring a successful launch into full rate production.

Typical tasks include:

• Mitigating component shortages through qualifying alternatives or redesigning circuits and sub-assemblies.
• Determining design, process, and test improvements to increase test yields and product quality.
• Working in cross-functional teams to meet manufacturability, testability and other DFx requirements for volume production.
• Working with design engineering and manufacturing teams to introduce new designs into manufacturing.
• Working with design engineering to make necessary circuit changes prior to and during the launch of new products.
• Working to mitigate component obsolescence throughout the product lifecycle.
• Provide guidance to junior staff. Assisting them as they investigate problems. Leading investigations and coordinating tasks.
• Working with vendors, Quality and Supply Chain to address material discrepancies.
• Troubleshooting unit, modules, and boards to the component level.

Essential Functions:

• Hardware troubleshooting ability including analog and RF components and circuits.
• Ability to work independently with general supervision.
• Ability to design and conduct engineering experiments and act upon test results.
• Design and analysis of circuits and components utilizing ADS, Matlab and various design and simulation tools.
• Experienced in leading small technical design or troubleshoot team, providing direction and prioritizing tasks to meet target yields and shipments.
• Generate and deliver presentations for various levels of management regarding issues, investigations, improvements or cost savings in a concise manner.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment interfacing with multiple teams across the organization.
• Ability to use typical lab equipment: Oscilloscope, DMM, Spectrum & Network analyzers, and signal generators.
• Must be a quick learner, able to problem solve and be self-motivated.
• Able to analyze designs and communicate technical information to support staff.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• RF experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Electrical engineering degree.
• Experience with tactical Radio and Power Amplifier HW.
• Experience troubleshooting to component level.
• Working knowledge of LabVIEW, ADS and Jira.
• Experience with MS Office including advanced spreadsheet manipulation and presentation creation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of organization & supplier base.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York State is $90,500 - $168,500. 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.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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