Scientist, Analysis Design Engineer

L3Harris; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Salt Lake City seeks an experienced Scientist, Analysis Design Engineer to lead system architecture and algorithm design for advanced EW and communications systems. You will guide multi-element processing efforts, perform simulations, and contribute to proposal activities.

Applicants should have deep expertise in MATLAB, DSP, RF concepts, and experience with SDRs, FPGA-related tools, and secure design practices. A U.S. security clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with 14+ years of experience, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) with 12+ years of experience, or PhD with 10+ years of experience is required.
• In-depth EW and communications systems architecture and analysis experience.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead system architecture, algorithm design, analysis, and simulation for complex multi-element designs.
• Use MATLAB for algorithm development and documentation.
• Operate lab equipment like signal generators, scopes, BERTs.
• Bring EW and communications systems architecture expertise to projects.
• Support proposal development and use Git for version control.

Skills

MATLAB

EW systems

Communications systems

Software Defined Radios

C/C++/C#

Git

Team leadership

Requirements analysis

Education

BSEE with 14+ years experience

MSEE with 12+ years experience

PhD with 10+ years experience

Tools

ModelSim

Synplicity

Xilinx Vivado/ISE

Altera Quartus

Logic analyzers

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: Scientist, Analysis Design Engineer

Job Code: 42835

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

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

Job Description:

L3Harris is actively seeking a seasoned Communications Analysis Engineer or an Electronic Warfare (EW) Analysis Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in providing advanced technical expertise in the areas of communication systems and EW for various Department of Defense (DoD) and joint research initiatives.

As part of our innovative workforce, you will play a crucial role in the full spectrum of development activities, encompassing the initial proposal stage, through requirement definition, coding, simulation, synthesis, placement, routing, verification testing, and ongoing system support. Your primary focus will be on spearheading the development of system architectures and leading teams dedicated to algorithm design, analysis, simulation, and implementation support for complex systems that span multiple processing elements.

Essential Functions:

• Leadership in system architecture, algorithm design, analysis, simulation, and implementation support for complex designs within multi-faceted systems incorporating multiple Software Defined Processing elements.

• Proficiency in MATLAB or equivalent analytical tools for algorithm development, simulation, and comprehensive documentation.

• Practical laboratory skills, including the use of signal generators, digital oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, BERTs, and other sophisticated measurement equipment.

• In-depth knowledge of Electronic Warfare (EW) systems architecture and analysis, as well as Communication systems architecture and analysis.

• Proficiency in Software Defined Radios and Digital Signal Processing.

• Strong background in requirements analysis and management.

• Experience with code revision management tools such as Git.

• Support for proposal development processes.

• Familiarity with any of the following: Digital filters, Forward Error Correction (FEC), FPGA Design, Networking, Programming in C/C++/C#, and Simulink.

• Must be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with 14+ years of experience, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) with 12+ years of experience, or PhD with 10+ years of experience is required.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• High-rate Communication Systems, Satellite Communication Systems, Spread Spectrum Systems, LPD/AJ Systems, Non-linear signal processing, MIMO, Phased Array Processing.

• Proficiency in VHDL (preferred) or Verilog development languages.

• Experience in implementing complex modem and/or DSP circuits in SW or programmable logic using FPGA devices. ASIC design experience is also relevant.

• Familiarity with simulation, synthesis, and placement software tools such as ModelSim, Synplicity, Xilinx Vivado / ISE, and/or Altera Quartus development toolsets.

• Active Secret Clearance

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