Field Testing Lead — GPS Systems Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Yorba Linda (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Yorba Linda, CA is seeking a Sr Spec, Systems Engrg - Field Testing Lead to lead field tests of GPS receivers and manage end-to-end test activities in military environments.

The role requires developing test plans, deploying STE, and coordinating with ranges and partners while ensuring compliance with stringent military standards. Travel up to 50% is expected; a US Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field with 6+ years of experience, or graduate degree with a minimum of 4 years, or 10+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Travel up to 50%.
• Must have a US Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate STE for Functional Qualification Testing, Environmental Testing, EMI testing, and manufacturing support.
• Plan, execute, and analyze field tests of GPS receivers in contested environments, including jamming and spoofing scenarios.
• Coordinate with external test ranges, customers, and mission partners to schedule field activities.
• Produce detailed field test plans, procedures, and instrumentation setups to evaluate receiver performance and military compliance.
• Provide technical feedback to system engineering and hardware teams to drive corrective actions.

Skills

Python scripting

RF testing

Automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Signal analyzers

Signal generators

Spectrum analyzers

Special Test Equipment development

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Yorba Linda, CA is seeking a Sr Spec, Systems Engrg - Field Testing Lead to lead field tests of GPS receivers and manage end-to-end test activities in military environments.

The role requires developing test plans, deploying STE, and coordinating with ranges and partners while ensuring compliance with stringent military standards. Travel up to 50% is expected; a US Secret clearance is required.