Specialist, Test Engineer

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Sur place; USD 93 000 - 172 000; Plein temps

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Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Education assistance

Paid time off

Holidays

Résumé du poste

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Test Engineer to design, verify, and validate automated RF test systems for production testing across development, qualification, and manufacturing. The role requires hands-on RF measurements, troubleshooting, and experience with LabVIEW and Test Stand in cross-functional teams in San Diego, CA.

The ideal candidate will perform RF measurements (gain, phase noise, power output, EVM, BER), operate RF test equipment, and help transition test methods into

Description du poste

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, Test Engineering

Job Code: 47223

Job Location: San Diego, CA

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

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Test Engineer to support the design verification, characterization, and integration of automated RF test systems and subsystems (ATS). The ideal candidate will have solid hands-on experience with RF measurements, automated test solutions, troubleshooting hardware issues, and working in cross-functional engineering environments. This role will contribute to the validation of RF hardware across development, qualification, and manufacturing phases.

Essential Functions:

• Design automated test systems to be used in production testing with multi-unit capabilities, automated fault detection and test reporting.
• Develop, execute, and document test plans, procedures, and reports for components, subsystems, and full system assemblies involved in product testing.
• Design and Perform RF measurements including gain, phase noise, power output, spurious response, sensitivity, EVM, BER, and spectral emissions.
• Set up and operate RF test equipment such as:
  • Spectrum analyzers
  • Signal generators
  • Vector network analyzers
  • Power meters
  • Oscilloscopes
• Troubleshoot and isolate RF performance issues at the board, module, and system level.
• Support design verification and validation testing for transmitters, receivers, synthesizers, converters, filters, amplifiers.
• Develop automated test solutions using LabVIEW and Test Stand.
• Analyze test data and provide clear technical conclusions and recommendations to design teams and program leadership.
• Collaborate with RF design, systems, manufacturing, quality, and production teams to resolve technical issues.
• Support environmental, qualification, and compliance testing as needed.
• Create and maintain test documentation, calibration requirements, and configuration-controlled records.
• Assist in transitioning test methods from development into manufacturing or production environments.
• Familiarity with Design for Test (DfT) and Design for Manufacturing (DfM).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related with 4 years prior experience, Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related with 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

• Secret Security Clearance required.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Understanding of RF/microwave principles, including:
  • S-parameters (Gain/Loss/VSWR/Return Loss)
  • Phase noise
  • Harmonics/Spurs
• Experience utilizing RF hardware across development and/or production environments. Such as:
  • Filters, Amplifiers, Attenuators, Couplers, Splitters, Switches
• Hands-on proficiency with common RF lab instrumentation.
• Experience schematics, block diagrams, interface control documents, and test requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot and root-cause hardware and measurement issues.
• Experience with test automation and data analysis tools.
• Experience with digital logic, differential communication protocols.
• Experience with schematic capture, and PWB design.
• Experience with wireless communications, telemetry, radar, EW, SATCOM, or aerospace/defense RF systems.
• Familiarity with digital modulation analysis and communications measurements like BPSK, QPSK, OQPSK.
• Experience with automated test equipment architecture and script-based test development.
• Knowledge of environmental and qualification testing for ruggedized hardware.
• Experience with encryption/decryption devices and systems.
• Familiarity with Linux, VHDL, and general development board platforms like ZYNQs, Zed Boards, Arty Boards, etc…
• Experience with Python, C++, and MATLAB
• Experience supporting design-to-production transitions.
• Experience generating and deriving system requirements from product specifications, RVTMs, VCRMs, and Validation Plans.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California 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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