Specialist, Electrical Engineer

Transmission & Distribution World; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Specialist, Electrical Engineering in Rochester, NY to design, develop, and automate test and measurement software for military comms equipment. You will collaborate with engineers to analyze data, improve measurement techniques, and report findings.

Responsibilities include leading and mentoring HDV team members, and applying LabVIEW, TestStand, Python, and C#.NET to enhance testing efficiency and data visualization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 4+ years of related experience; graduate degree or equivalent with 2–4 years preferred.
• Experience designing, developing, and debugging software for control/automation of test equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to mentor others on the HDV team.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and debug software for control/automation of test and measurement equipment using LabVIEW and TestStand.
• Improve measurement algorithms and reporting to reduce test time.
• Collaborate with engineers to evaluate measurement techniques and data.
• Organize and interpret large data sets; develop reports communicating product performance.

Skills

LabVIEW

TestStand

Python

C#.NET

Data analysis

RF test

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Graduate Degree or equivalent

Tools

Spectrum/Network analyzers

Power Meters

DMMs

Oscilloscopes

RS-232

Ethernet

USB

TCP/IP

Linux

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: Specialist, Electrical Engineering

Job Code: 44683

Job Location: Rochester, NY

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

As a member of the Hardware Design Verification and Validation (HDV) team, responsibilities will include design and automation of RF test and measurement systems for testing and characterization of complex military communication/networking equipment. In addition, the position will include collaboration with other scientists, engineers, and management to analyze test data, generate visualizations, and create reports.

Essential Functions:

• Design, develop, and debug software applications for control/automation of test and measurement equipment using NI LabVIEW and TestStand
• Continuous improvement of measurement algorithms, techniques and reporting to improve quality and reduce overall test time
• Consult with electrical engineers and other engineering staff to evaluate measurement techniques and corresponding measurement data as they relate to operational performance requirements of new products
• Organize, analyze, and interpret large data sets from varying sources using automation where feasible. Develop reports from this data to represent and communicate product performance.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to other engineers on the HDV team
• Positive attitude, openness to new ideas, willingness to learn new tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 2 to 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• RF and baseband test and measurement experience. Familiarity with test equipment such as: Spectrum/Network analyzers, Power Meters, DMMs, Oscilloscopes, Audio analyzers
• Familiarity with Object-Oriented Programming and Design (OOP/OOD)
• Familiarity with software management tools (e.g. SVN/GIT, JIRA)
• Experience with RS-232, Ethernet, USB, TCP/IP
• Networking and Radio communication system experience desired
• Familiarity with Linux-based operating systems
• Familiarity with Python, C#.NET, XML, HTML/CSS/JS
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• LabVIEW Programming Experience
• Test and Measurement Experience

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is [$80,500 - $149,500]. 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.

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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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