Lead RF Engineer - Space Systems & Secure Communications

L3Harris Technologies; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking a highly driven RF Hardware Design Engineer to support the design and development of advanced RF solutions for space-to-ground communication systems. You will contribute to mission-critical hardware used in resilient, high-reliability space platforms that enable secure connectivity for our customers.

In this role you will lead RF circuit design, PCB layout reviews, and RF characterization, working across systems engineering, digital hardware, firmware, and manufacturing teams

Qualifications

• Requires a BS in Engineering and 9+ years of related RF hardware design experience.
• Graduate degree with 7+ years is acceptable; alternative 13+ years experience requires no degree.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and implement RF circuits and subsystems (LNAs, PAs, filters, mixers, synthesizers).
• Lead schematic design, RF component selection, and PCB layout reviews.
• Perform RF characterization with lab equipment (VNA, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters).
• Collaborate with systems, digital hardware, firmware, antenna engineering, and manufacturing teams.

Skills

RF design

Schematic PCB layout

RF simulation

RF fundamentals

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

VNA

Spectrum Analyzers

ADS

HFSS

Altium

Cadence Allegro

Job description

L3Harris is seeking a highly driven RF Hardware Design Engineer to support the design and development of advanced RF solutions for space-to-ground communication systems. You will contribute to mission-critical hardware used in resilient, high-reliability space platforms that enable secure connectivity for our customers.

In this role you will lead RF circuit design, PCB layout reviews, and RF characterization, working across systems engineering, digital hardware, firmware, and manufacturing teams