Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering - ELINT

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Greenville, TX seeks an ELINT Systems Engineer to support design, integration and test of electronic intelligence systems, focusing on RF signal analysis, threat characterization, and system development across the engineering lifecycle.

The role involves collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, travel up to 20%, and ensuring project milestones while maintaining security clearances and documentation standards.

Qualifications

• Active US Secret security with ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• 6+ years of relevant ELINT/SIGINT/EW or RF signal analysis experience.
• Bachelor’s in a technical field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience with signal processing tools and data reduction techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform RF signal collection, analysis, identification and characterization.
• Analyze radar, communications, and other electronic emitters to support threat system understanding.
• Develop and refine signal processing methods and system performance assessments.

Skills

Signal analysis

MATLAB

Python

C++

MBSE

JIRA

Confluence

DOORS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related

Graduate Degree (preferred)

Experience in ELINT/SIGINT/EW

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

JIRA

Confluence

DOORS

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, Systems Engineering - ELINT

Job Code: 44908

Job Location: Greenville, TX

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

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking an ELINT Systems Engineer to support analysis, design, development, integration, and test of electronic intelligence systems supporting advanced RF, radar, and threat signal characterization efforts.

This role supports the identification, collection, processing, and assessment of complex emitter signals and supports mission system development across the full engineering lifecycle.

Essential Functions:

• 20% travel based on business needs (CONUS or OCONUS).
• Perform engineering activities related to RF signal collection, analysis, identification, and characterization.
• Analyze radar, communications and other electronic emitters to support threat system understanding and mission requirements.
• Develop, evaluate and refine signal processing methods, algorithms and system performance assessments.
• Support system architecture, requirements development, design reviews, integration and verification activities.
• Provide technical oversight for laboratory, field and flight test events involving ELINT systems.
• Interpret collected data and generate technical assessments, reports and recommendations for internal and customer use.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including systems, software, hardware, test and mission operations personnel.
• Support proposal development, technical planning, risk identification and cost/schedule estimation.
• Contribute to troubleshooting, root cause analysis and resolution of system performance issues.
• Qualifications:
• Active US Secret security with the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline and a minimum 6 or more years of relevant experience in ELINT, SIGINT, EW, RF systems or signal analysis experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Demonstrated experience with signal analysis tools, spectrum analyzers, test equipment and data reduction techniques.
• Demonstrated experience with system integration, test, verification and technical documentation.
• Demonstrated experience analyzing complex problems and developing practical engineering solutions.
• Preferred Additional Skills
• Experience supporting airborne or ground-based ISR/EW systems.
• Familiarity with threat libraries, mission data or intelligence support products.
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, C++ or other technical analysis/programming tools.
• Knowledge of model-based system engineering (MBSE), requirements management and systems engineering processes.
• Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and DOORS for requirements and workflow management.
• Understanding of radar systems, threat emitters, electromagnetic spectrum operations and RF propagation.
• Knowledge of digital signal processing, waveform analysis and emitter parameter extraction.
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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.

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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