Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer (RF Design)

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 93,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Rochester, NY seeks a Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer (RF Design) to investigate RF/analog circuitry issues, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with RF design teams to design out obsolete components.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing and cross-functional teamwork to meet strict performance specs.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical engineering with 7+ years of RF design/troubleshooting experience.
• Graduate degree with 9+ years of related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 11+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Mentor junior engineers and lead investigations on RF issues.
• Mitigate component shortages by qualifying alternatives or redesigning circuits.
• Collaborate with design engineering and manufacturing to introduce new designs.
• Make necessary circuit changes prior to and during product launches.
• Troubleshoot units to component level and implement fixes.
• Improve product performance and cost tradeoffs.

Skills

RF design

Mentoring

Circuit troubleshooting

Test & measurement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Graduate degree (RF/related)

Tools

LabVIEW

ADS

Matlab

Jira

Job description

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer (RF Design)

Job Code: 41933

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Job Schedule:5/8: Employees work 8 hours per day, 5 days a week

Job Description:

As a member of the Product Support Engineering team, you will be tasked with investigating a variety of problems related to: RF/Analog circuitry, assembly, SMT and test. A comprehensive knowledge and Understanding of radio transmitter and receiver design is required. You will collaborate across multifunctional teams to diagnose problems to component level, determining solutions via simulation and experimentation and implementing corrective actions. You will be tasked with leading and mentoring junior engineers, being the go‑to person for all things RF. In addition, the successful candidate will work closely with the RF design teams to design out obsolete or long lead components

Typical tasks include:

• Mentoring and guiding junior staff, assisting them as they investigate problems and perform simulations. Leading investigations and coordinating tasks. Detailing design tradeoffs and ensuring that the product’s performance is aligned with the product specification and industry standards.
• Mitigating component shortages through qualifying alternatives or redesigning circuits and sub‑assemblies.
• Working with design engineering and manufacturing teams to introduce new designs into manufacturing.
• Working with design engineering to make necessary circuit changes prior to and during the launch of new products.
• Troubleshooting units, modules, and assemblies to the component level, and implementing changes to reduce failures.
• Improving product performance and implementing cost improvements outlining design tradeoffs and risks.

Essential Functions:

• Hardware troubleshooting ability including analog and RF components and circuits.
• Ability to design and conduct engineering experiments and act upon test results.
• Design and analysis of circuits and components utilizing ADS, Matlab, and various design and simulation tools. Hold training session with junior staff regarding simulations, actual bench measurements, and how to reconcile the differences between the models and the circuit design.
• Ability to use typical lab equipment: Oscilloscope, DMM, Spectrum & Network Analyzers, and signal generators.
• Able to analyze designs and communicate technical information to support staff.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 7 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 11 years of prior related experience.
• A high‑level RF knowledge, and design and troubleshoot experience is required.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Electrical engineering degree.
• Experience with tactical Radio and Power Amplifier HW.
• Experience troubleshooting to component level.
• Working knowledge of LabVIEW, ADS and Jira.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York State is $92,500 - $171,500. 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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