Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Palm Bay, FL seeks a Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer (RF/Antenna) to support verification testing of complex antennas and reflector systems, including phased arrays.

You'll work across RF/Mechanical/I&T teams and interface with program leads to ensure test plans and reports meet specifications. The role requires a mid-career engineer with hands-on testing experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to develop documentation and test procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience; otherwise 10 years in lieu of degree.
• Experience in RF/antenna testing and verification is required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret antenna test systems and coordinate test equipment and measurements.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (RF, Mechanical, I&T, Manufacturing, Thermal) to test antenna products.
• Lead test execution for traditional and advanced antenna test methods (far-field, near-field, spherical).
• Support development of test procedures, reports, and specifications compliance assessments.
• Communicate complex technical information effectively in both written and verbal forms.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Antenna analysis tools

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 Specialist, Electrical Engineer (RF/Antenna)

Job Code: 44832

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

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

Job Description

This mid-career Antenna Engineer position will support the execution of verification testing for complex antennas and systems including reflector antennas, feeds and phased array systems. Activities include: box-level through spacecraft-level antenna functional and performance calibration and characterization, antenna range testing, thermal characterization, emissions and susceptibility testing, G/T testing, etc. This position also supports the generation of antenna performance documentation such as test reports and specification compliance assessments. This position may serve as an RF/Antenna technical interface with internal management and program technical leads.

Essential Functions

• Interpret and understand complex antenna test system architectures involving multiple, coordinated test equipment assets including network analyzers, microwave receivers, RF sources, signal generators, arbitrary waveform generators, etc.
• Execute in a multi-disciplinary (RF, Mechanical, I&T, Manufacturing, Thermal, Digital, etc.) engineering team to test antenna products, resolve compatibility and interface problems with other subsystems, and realize complex system architectures
• Understand traditional antenna test methods such as far-field, planar near-field and spherical near-field with ability to lead test execution
• Support complex test programs using standard test and measurement equipment (Keysight, Agilent, Rohde & Schwarz, NSI-MI)
• Work to engineering documentation including technical specifications, test procedures and test plans.
• Communicate effectively in both verbal and written form to deliver complex technical information

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• 4 years of experience with antenna system test supporting design, development, manufacturing and verification
• Experience with analysis and data visualization tools such as Matlab, Python and/or other antenna analysis tools.
• Experience working with cross-discipline teams (mechanical, structural, thermal, power, RF, Antenna, electrical, etc.) in the development and execution of detailed test plans and procedures for antenna systems.
• Experience executing antenna system hardware verification testing at acceptance, proto-flight and qualification levels
• Experience with antenna test tools, software and methods
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics and work instructions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in a technical information environment

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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.

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