Specialist, Integration/Test Engineering 1

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, FL seeks a Specialist, System Integration & Test Engineer to support RF testing for a Communications Systems portfolio. You will develop test plans, review results, and work with cross-functional teams to verify requirements across RF, IF, and networked components.

The role requires hands-on use of spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, and signal generators to characterize paths and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and update test plans, procedures, reports, and RVTM for completeness and accuracy.
• Update RVTM to demonstrate full requirements coverage across RF, IF, and networked elements.
• Coordinate reviews for Integration and Test deliverables per SOW, including TRR and acceptance events.
• Integrate and test RF receive/transmit components and antennas across wide frequency ranges.
• Configure and operate RF test equipment to characterize and troubleshoot RF paths.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and ensure verification.
• Assist in executing activities in presence of customers and Quality Engineering reps.
• Travel up to 10% as required, and support leadership in strategy and process improvements.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance

Skills

SATCOM experience

Phased array familiarity

COMSEC knowledge

RF systems integration

Ethernet networking

Wireshark

Security+ certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Power meters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Job Title: Specialist, Integration & Test Engineer

Job Code: 45871

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

L3Harris Corporation is seeking a Specialist, System Integration & Test Engineer to support RF Testing operations for a Communication Systems portfolio of programs in Brevard County, Florida. This is an opportunity to take on unique challenges, expand your skills and experience, and contribute to mission critical systems solutions that keep our war fighters safe.

Essential Functions

• Create, review, and update test plans, test procedures, test reports, engineering documentation, and Requirements Verification Traceability Matrices (RVTM) for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain and update the RVTM to demonstrate full requirements coverage across RF, IF, and networked elements.
• Coordinate and participate in internal reviews and approvals for Integration and Test deliverables required by the Statement of Work (SOW), including Test Readiness Reviews (TRR) and internal acceptance events.
• Integrate and test RF receive/transmit components and antenna assemblies across a wide operating frequency range, from baseband to high-frequency RF and microwave.
• Configure and operate RF and general test equipment—including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, frequency counters, and multimeters—to characterize and troubleshoot RF paths and system performance.
• Apply strong working knowledge of antennas, RF hardware, and networked equipment to support system integration and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional technical teams and subject matter experts in Systems, Software, Hardware, Mechanical, Quality, ESS, EMI, and EQT to resolve issues and ensure successful integration and verification.
• Assist in executing integration and test activities in the presence of customers and Quality Engineering representatives, presenting test status and results as needed.
• Support the leadership team by implementing strategic goals at the team level and providing input to process, system, and test‑method improvements within the Integration & Test organization.
• Travel up to 10% may be required.
• Ability to obtain a US Secretsecurity clearance

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• SATCOM experience (terminal, gateway, or airborne/ground systems); familiarity with phased array antenna technology is a plus.
• Experience with COMSEC programs, devices, and key management.
• Experience with RF Systems integration, including cable design, integration, and test (RF, IF, control, and Ethernet cabling).
• Experience with Ethernet networking fundamentals (switches, VLANs, TCP/UDP, link-level troubleshooting) and use of Wireshark or similar tools to analyze traffic.
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills; able to maintain detailed, configuration-controlled test and integration records.
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent security certification.

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