(CSD-Clifton) Sr. Specialist, Electrical Engineering

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 107,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Clifton, NJ is seeking an experienced RF hardware engineer to design, develop and test EW systems for ground and airborne platforms. You will own RF/microwave hardware development from concept to production, including circuit design, layout supervision and verification.

This role requires a BS or MS in Electrical Engineering with several years of experience in RF/Microwave hardware, schematic capture, and performance analysis using ADS or similar tools.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering with 4–6+ years (MS >=4 years).
• Experience with RF/microwave hardware production and subassembly troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in linear/non-linear analysis of RF circuits and design verification testing.

Responsibilities

• Handle RF/microwave product development from concept to production.
• Schematic capture, circuit design, derating and WCA.
• Prepare design concepts and data results for IDR/PDR/CDR.
• Design, model and test RF circuits/antennas for multiple bands.
• Support design reviews, verification testing and production oversight.

Skills

RF hardware engineering

Microwave circuit design

Schematic capture

Worst-Case Analysis

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Keysight ADS

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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: Sr. Specialist, Electrical Engineering

Job Code: 47487

Job Location: Clifton, NJ

Job Schedule:9/80- employees work 9 out of 14 days, totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris in Clifton, NJ is seeking a versatile RF hardware engineer to support the design and manufacturing of Electronic Warfare (EW) products for ground and airborne-based military applications. As an RF hardware engineer, you will be directly involved in the design, integration, and test of EW Systems technology.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for all aspects of RF/microwave product development, including system and module level design and definition, schematic capture, circuit design, derating and Worst-Case Analysis (WCA).
• Prepare and present engineering design concepts and data results for IDR/PDR/CDR.
• Design, model and test RF circuits and/or antennas suitable for microwave radar applications in L, C, S, X, Ku and Ka bands.
• Be responsible for the design, analysis, and test of antenna system performance, phased array elements and feeds, microstrip elements and feeds, waveguide slot arrays, multi-beam antenna feeds and networks, reflector antennas and feeds, etc.
• Support internal peer reviews, design verification testing of engineering units and oversight of production.

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required and at least 6 years of years of industry experience OR: MS degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with at least 4 years of industry experience
• Minimum 4 years of experience supporting production of RF/Microwave hardware, troubleshooting RF/microwave subassemblies to the component level, develop procedures for and conduct design verification testing, perform linear and non-linear analysis of RF/microwave circuits using Keysight ADS or similar
• Minimum 3 years of experience designing RF/Microwave circuits at the circuit card or module level (schematic capture, BOM generation, layout or layout supervision)

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with following hardware design processes and generating required documentation
• Experience with military or space qualified hardware designs
• Familiarity with RF Communications waveforms (PM, BPSK, QPSK)
• Familiarity with transmitter and receiver architecture design:
• Transmitter design: gain distribution, linearity, modulation formats synthesizer architecture, and EVM performance.
• Receiver front end design: Noise figure, dynamic range, acquisition and tracking threshold, and BER performance.
• Ability to perform 3D Electromagnetic analysis using HFSS or similar
• Model installed performance of antenna systems including the radome and co-site interference.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts,
New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C. area, Denver, or NYC areas is $106,500 - $197,500.
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.

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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.

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