Lead, Software Engineering 1

L3Harris Technologies; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks an Electronics Warfare (EW) and Digital Communications Engineer to join our Salt Lake City/Carlsbad team. You will contribute to signal processing, communications analysis, and EW system development for DoD programs.

Responsibilities include algorithm design, simulation, coding, and verification, with emphasis on performance and documentation. Security clearance is required; location includes Salt Lake City and Carlsbad sites.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with 9+ years or equivalent
• Advanced degrees with applicable DoD experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms, perform analysis, and provide simulation and implementation support for EW and digital comms.
• Contribute to system design, validation, and documentation across DoD programs.

Skills

MATLAB

System architecture

FPGA

VHDL

C++

C#

C

Simulink

Git

Verilog

Education

BSEE with 9+ years experience

MSEE with 7+ years experience

PhD with 5+ years experience

Tools

Git

Simulink

Verilog

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: Electronic Warfare (EW) and Digital Communications Engineer

Job Code: 45924

Job Location: Salt lake City, UT/Carlsbad, CA

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

Job Description:

L3Harris, a leader in defense technology and communications solutions, is seeking an exceptional Signal Processing or Communications Analysis Engineer to join our Salt Lake City team. This role is integral to providing advanced technical expertise in the realm of communications systems and Electronic Warfare (EW) for Department of Defense (DoD) programs and collaborative research initiatives.

Our engineers are involved in the full spectrum of product development, from conceptual proposals and requirements definition to coding, simulation, synthesis, placement, routing, verification testing, and ongoing system support. The selected candidate will be instrumental in algorithm design, analysis, simulation, and implementation support.

We are searching for a passionate engineer who relishes complex challenges and excels in both team-oriented and individual contributor roles. Salt Lake City offers an abundance of year-round outdoor activities and cultural events, and at L3Harris, we prioritize your work/life balance so you can fully enjoy these amenities.

Technical Experience and Education Requirements:

• Proficiency in MATLAB or equivalent analytical tools.
• Experience with system architecture, FPGA, VHDL, or programming languages such as C++, C#, or C.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with 9+ years of experience, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) with 7+ years of experience, or PhD and 5+ years.
• Active DOD Secret Security Clearance.

Desired Experience and Education:

• Background in Electronic Warfare.
• Proficiency with Matlab/Python/Simulink.
• Proven track record in algorithm development, simulation, and documentation.
• Strong skills in requirements analysis and management.
• In-depth knowledge of communication systems analysis.
• Experience with high-rate, satellite, and spread spectrum communication systems.
• Familiarity with Software Defined Radios and Digital Signal Processing.
• Experience in VHDL (preferred) or Verilog development languages.
• Laboratory debugging skills using digital scopes, logic analyzers, BERTS, and other sophisticated measurement devices.
• Familiarity with code revision management tools such as Git
• Knowledge of programming languages C, C++, and C#.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Salt Lake City, Utah is [$117,000-218,000]. 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.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Carlsbad, California is [135, 000- 250,500]. 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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