Scientist, Electrical Engineer-Hardware/RF/GPS/PNT

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Yorba Linda (CA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Harris Geospatial Solutions in Yorba Linda, California, is hiring a Scientist, Electrical Engineer specializing in Hardware, RF, GPS, and PNT. This critical role requires deep engineering expertise in military GPS technology and hands-on experience in related fields.

The successful candidate will contribute to developing advanced navigation systems and work with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions, demanding effective communication skills and strong project management capabilities. A commitment to clearances and defense technology is paramount.

Qualifications

• 12 years of relevant experience or 10 years with a graduate degree.
• Experience capturing schematics design and PCBA Layout using EE CAD.
• 7 years with design tools such as MATLAB/Simulink and Agilent ADS.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical expertise in Hardware and RF Electrical Engineering.
• Contribute to algorithm development and analysis for military GPS electronics.
• Develop circuit designs and verification plans to meet program schedules.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

RF Systems

Project Management

GPS Technology

PCBA Layout

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Graduate Degree

Tools

Altium

MATLAB/Simulink

Mentor Graphics

P-Spice

Job description

Job Title: Scientist, Electrical Engineer- Hardware/RF/GPS/PNT

Job Number: 34122

Job Location: Yorba Linda, California, On Site

Job Schedule: 4/10

Clearance: Must Have Active Secret Clearance to Be Considered

Job Description: L3Harris is looking for candidates for the Scientist in Hardware and RF Electrical Engineering in our Navigation Solutions (NS) business in Yorba Linda, CA (IEC). The candidate will be responsible for and provide senior hands‑on expert level in hardware and RF Electrical engineering on multiple programs. The candidate must have deep Engineering and broad Engineering technical expertise, industry recognition in defense and commercial applications, and experience in military GPS and Position Navigation and Timing (PNT) technology or other RF hardware designs and hands‑on. Our Navigation Solutions products provide advanced military GPS and Position, Navigation, Timing (PNT) capabilities in military embedded real‑time systems that can be used in weapons, ground, airborne, maritime, and space environments.

Essential Functions:

• Must provide overall hands‑on technical expertise in Hardware and RF Electrical Engineering for NS programs.
• Expert hands‑on knowledge of Electrical Engineering low frequency and high frequency (RF) analog and CCA design.
• Requires comprehensive level knowledge of Electrical Engineering low frequency and high frequency (RF) Analog and Digital circuit design. Experience with RF systems, ideally GPS receivers.
• Able to contribute to providing innovative Electrical Engineering solutions consistent with business development plans.
• Ability to develop circuit designs, requirements, design descriptions, verification plans/procedures, customer CDRLs to meet program schedules.
• Ability to support cross‑functional teams for cross‑functional conflict resolution, Root Cause Analysis, blank page architecture developments and design.
• Ability to contribute to algorithm development, analysis, implementation, system architecture, verification, and Test with emphasis on military GPS electronics.
• Ability to contribute to execution of design, build, integration and test activities, problem resolution and verifying that the deliverable products meet all program and customer requirements.
• Ability to provide project management reports as required, support senior level and customer reviews as necessary.
• Ability to provide inputs and reviews of the engineering technical baseline as part of proposal efforts.
• Ability to interface with the program’s leadership and other teams (SW, Systems, ME, and Test) on a frequent basis, conduct or participate in customer and/or program technical review presentations, and provide progress status updates on work products.
• Ability to participate or lead in the product development process including design reviews.
• 5 to 10% Travel required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in ability to capture schematics design and PCBA Layout using modern EE CAD such as Altium or Mentor Graphics.
• 5 years’ experience with project management and product design team leadership guided by individual annual goals and objectives with minimal oversight or direction; working in a team environment as an individual contributor.
• 8 years’ strong experience with receiver, Antenna, or Radio design (i.e. RF).
• 4 years’ experience with embedded Hardware design.
• 4 years’ experience demonstrating strong verbal and written skills.
• 7 Years experience with design tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, P-Spice, Agilent ADS (or AWR), Schematics Capturing/PCBA Layout tools such as Altium, Mentor Graphics, and Ansys HFSS.
• Active Secret security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Recognized as an Analog RF Electrical and Radio Receivers in industry.
• Experience and understanding in detailed RF receiver designs in military GPS, MGNSS, and other PNT technology.
• Strong familiarity with modern GPS Module design and topology.
• Advanced with High-speed Analog design methodologies.
• Experience with HAM radio is a plus.
• Advanced in MS Office, design tools such as Simulink/MATLAB, P-Spice, Altium (Schematics Capturing & PCBA Layout), Agilent ADS (or AWR), and Ansys HFSS.
• Proficient with DO-254 design.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is Min $153,000.00 - $284,000.00 Max. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $133,000.00 Min - $247,000.00 Max. 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.