Senior Associate, Electrical Engineer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Sr Associate, Electrical Engineer in Columbia, MD. The role involves defining design approaches, analyzing feasibility, and conducting experiments to validate performance across RF, photonics, and aerospace contexts.

The candidate should be pursuing or have completed a master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field, with strong skills in VHDL, HFSS, MATLAB, Python, and FPGA. Salary transparency applies with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a master's degree in electrical engineering or related field or completed in last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Determine design approaches and parameters.
• Perform system analysis to determine feasibility within time and cost constraints.
• Utilize modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experiments, and evaluate results.
• Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability.
• Perform simulations and present design reviews to peer engineers.
• Write scripts to control synthesis and build tools.

Skills

VHDL

HFSS

MATLAB

Python

Antenna

RF

DSP

FPGA

Network

Power

Analog

Controls

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering / Electrical & Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Code V

Zemax

FRED

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: Sr Associate, Electrical Engineer

Job Code: 40043

Job Location: Columbia, MD

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

Job Description:

• Determine design approaches and parameters

• Perform system analysis to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints

• Utilize modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, and evaluate results

• Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability

• Perform simulations and present design reviews to peer engineers

• Write scripts to control synthesis and build tools

Qualifications:

• To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a master's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science Engineering or related field or have completed their master's degree in the last 12 months, regardless of age.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge and/or experience with VHDL, MCM, HFSS, Network, Power, Analog, Antennas, Controls, ENE, RF, Photonics, Modem, EDA, DSP, MATLAB, Communication Systems, FPGA, Aerospace industry or Optical Engineering

• Knowledge of Code V and/or Zemax software tools

• Knowledge of FRED, Matlab, Python

PAY TRANSPARENCY: In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $66,000 - $123,000. 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.

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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