Lead, RF Design Engineer

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Rockwall, TX is seeking a Lead RF Design Engineer to guide the design and development of advanced RF circuit boards for military airborne ISR systems.

You will lead a multi-disciplinary team on diverse antenna projects and support new product development with rigorous development standards. As a Lead RF Design Engineer, you will drive schematic design, component selection, PCB layout, and system-level RF optimization while ensuring reliability and environmental

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree + 9+ years of relevant experience; graduate degree + 7+ years.
• In lieu of a degree, 13+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Design RF CCAs for military airborne applications.
• Lead schematic design, component selection, and PCB layout.
• Develop RF architectures meeting environmental, performance, and reliability requirements.
• Create detailed documentation including requirements, design reports, test procedures, and verification artifacts.
• Collaborate with systems, mechanical, firmware, antenna, and manufacturing teams.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Graduate Degree in related field

Tools

Cadence

Mentor Graphics

AWR Microwave Office

Keysight ADS

CST

HFSS

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:

Lead, RF Design Engineer

Job Code:

46117

Job Location:

Rockwall, TX

Job Schedule:

9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked (Every Other Friday Off)

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking a highly driven RF Hardware Design Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced RF circuit boards for military airborne ISR systems. You will be part of a multi-disciplined engineering team working on diverse antenna system projects. As a Lead RF Design Engineer, you will be directly supporting new product development for mission-critical hardware in a collaborative engineering environment focused on innovation, rapid development, and precision execution.

Essential Functions:

• Designing, implementing, and testing RF CCAs for military airborne applications.
• Lead schematic design, component selection, and PCB Layout.
• Develop and refine system-level RF architectures that meet demanding environmental, performance, and reliability requirements
• Create detailed technical documentation including requirements, design reports, test procedures, and verification artifacts consistent with L3Harris engineering standards.
• Collaborate closely with systems engineering, mechanical engineering, firmware, antenna engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration and efficient production.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Strong Schematic and PCB layout experience using Cadence, Mentor Graphics, or equivalent software.
• Understanding of RF/Digital CCA design and manufacturing
• Hands on experience with Vector Network Analyzer calibration and measurement. Familiarity with spectrum analyzers, signal generators, noise figure meters, oscilloscopes, DMM, etc.
• Analytical design experience using software and simulation tools such as AWR Microwave Office/Keysight ADS, CST, FEKO, and HFSS.
• Familiarity with antenna ranges and pattern testing (far field, nearfield, compact, etc.)
• Hold a current security Clearance or the ability to obtain a security clearance.

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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.

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.