Sr Specialist, Systems Engineer (RF/Wireless/Satcom)

L3Harris Technologies; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defense industry seeks a Sr Specialist, Systems Engineer (RF/Wireless/Satcom) responsible for managing RF/Wireless systems and telecommunications networks. This role involves working on high availability networks to enhance air traffic management systems, requiring strong project management and technical skills in RF technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years related experience in RF/Wireless Systems.
• Professional experience developing RF Cellular technologies LTE and/or 5G.
• Eligibility for FAA Public Trust level clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects through the project lifecycle.
• Design and troubleshoot LTE 4G and 5G telecommunication networks.
• Conduct coverage analysis to support remote deployments.

Skills

RF Systems

SATCOM

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Radio Frequency, Wireless Systems Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

RF modeling tools

Job description

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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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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: Sr Specialist, Systems Engineer (RF/Wireless/Satcom)

Job Code: 24957

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Systems Engineer with a background in large-scale high availability networks who will support our FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure (FTI) Program and IRADS. The engineer will work with a cross-function team to analyze customer requirements, create an architecture and work closely with software deployment, test and operations teams.

As a SME in RF/Wireless Systems Engineering, you will be working to support the advanced systems and services that significantly increase the safety, security and capacity of global air traffic management systems to meet the growing demand of air transportation operations as well as DoD Network Systems.

Essential Functions:

• Manage projects through the project lifecycle, including requirements analysis, system design, test plans, proposals, and schedules.
• Troubleshoot issues and work collaboratively with other groups within FTI and FAA.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Design and Troubleshoot LTE 4G and 5G telecommunication networks.
• Perform coverage analysis to support remote deployments.
• Apply best practices for testing remote LTE locations for optimal signal levels and performance.
• Implement best practices when installing LTE antennas and selecting antenna types.
• Troubleshoot issues related to dropped connections, lost packets, and low throughput.
• Monitor ongoing performance at remote LTE locations.
• Utilize RF modeling tools effectively. Develop and deliver presentations to communicate design activity plans; conduct and participate in technical Interchange Meetings, design reviews, and working groups.
• Communication within and outside of the functional area on all technical concepts with engineers, customers/users, and team members.
• Customer interaction experience, presenting in design reviews SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR’s.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Radio Frequency, Wireless Systems Engineering, or related field, and minimum 6 years related experience; or a Master’s degree in Engineering, or related field, and minimum 4 years related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related RF/Wireless Systems engineering experience
• Minimum of 6 years direct experience RF Systems, SATCOM, Microwave
• Professional experience developing RF Cellular technologies LTE and/or 5G
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience design, development and testing, implementation, documentation, and evaluation.
• Eligibility to be granted a FAA Public Trust level clearance
  
  
  

Preferred Additional Skills:

• General knowledge of Software Defined (SD) Radio technology
• General knowledge of Software Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN) concepts
• General knowledge of LAN/WAN Networking
• Expert communication/interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in both a team environment and independently.
• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional (SEP) certification
  
  
  

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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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