Senior Associate, SW Test Engineer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

EAP

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in San Diego is seeking a Senior Associate, Test Engineering, SW to design, verify, and integrate automated RF test systems and subsystems. You will work with cross‑functional engineering teams to validate RF hardware across development, qualification, and manufacturing phases.

The role emphasizes creating automated test software using LabVIEW and Test Stand, developing test plans, and ensuring robust documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline and a minimum of 2+ years of SW programming, automated test, SW integration, or related engineering roles.
• Experience with automated test, SW integration, and cross-functional collaboration is preferred.
• Familiarity with RF systems and aerospace/defense environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design automated test SW to be used in production testing with multi-unit capabilities, automated fault detection and test reporting.
• Develop automated test solutions using LabVIEW and Test Stand.
• Develop, execute, and document SW test plans, setup procedures, and reports for production SW.
• Support design verification and validation testing as required.
• Analyze test data and provide clear technical conclusions and recommendations to design teams.
• Collaborate with RF design, systems, manufacturing, quality, and production teams to resolve technical issues.
• Create and maintain test documentation, SW requirements, and configuration-controlled records.
• Assist in transitioning test methods from development into manufacturing or production environments.
• Familiarity with Design for Test (DfT) and Design for Manufacturing (DfM).
• Ability to obtain a security secret clearance.

Skills

Python

C++

LabVIEW

TestStand

Linux

VHDL

Zynq boards

Zed Board

Arty Board

RF systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

Zynq boards

ZedBoard

Arty board

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: Senior Associate, Test Engineering, SW

Job Code: 44416

Job Location: San Diego

Job Schedule: 9/80 1st Shift

Job Description:

We are seeking a SW Test Engineer to support the design, verification, characterization, and integration of automated RF test systems and subsystems (ATS). The ideal candidate will have basic hands-on experience with designing, integrating and release of test SW systems utilizing RF measurements, automated test solutions, and working in cross-functional engineering environments. This role will contribute to the validation of RF hardware across development, qualification, and manufacturing phases.

Essential Functions:

• Design automated test SW to be used in production testing with multi-unit capabilities, automated fault detection and test reporting.
• Develop automated test solutions using LabVIEW and Test Stand
• Develop, execute, and document SW test plans, setup procedures, and reports for production SW.
• Support design verification and validation testing as required
• Analyze test data and provide clear technical conclusions and recommendations to design teams
• Collaborate with RF design, systems, manufacturing, quality, and production teams to resolve technical issues.
• Create and maintain test documentation, SW requirements, and configuration-controlled records.
• Assist in transitioning test methods from development into manufacturing or production environments.
• Familiarity with Design for Test (DfT) and Design for Manufacturing (DfM).
• Ability to obtain a security secret clearance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline an minimum of 2+ years of experience in SW programming, automated test, SW integration, or related engineering roles.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Python and C++.
• Proficiency in Labview and Test Stand programming environments
• Familiarity with Linux, VHDL, and general development board platforms like ZYNQs, Zed Boards, Arty Boards, etc…
• Experience with wireless communications, telemetry, SATCOM, or aerospace/defense RF systems.
• Familiarity with digital modulation analysis and communications measurements like BPSK, QPSK.
• Experience supporting design-to-production transitions.
• Experience generating and deriving system requirements from product specifications, RVTMs, VCRMs, and Validation Plans.
• Understanding of digital communications, bandwidth, throughput, and bit error rate.
• Experience with Encryption systems and architecture.
• Experience with test automation and data analysis tools.
• Experience with digital logic, differential communication protocols.
• Basic understanding of RF principles, including:
  • S-parameters (Gain/Loss/VSWR/Return Loss)
• Basic understanding of schematics, block diagrams, interface control documents, and test requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot and root-cause hardware and measurement issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $80.5k -$149.5k.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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