Job Title: Lead RF/SATCOM Engineer
Job Code: 21887
Job Location: Colorado Springs CO
Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!
Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants
Job Description:
L3Harris is seeking an experienced RF engineer to support multiple programs in its Space and Airborne Systems division. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in satellite communication systems link budget analysis and RF component troubleshooting. This role requires a detailedoriented professional with excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with vendors and crossfunctional teams. The individual should be versed in the complete design life cycle.
We look forward to reviewing your application. Step forward with L3Harris!
Essential Functions:
Project Management
- Manage large complex project initiatives of strategic importance to the organization involving large crossfunctional teams
- Provide mentoring guidance and leadership to novice engineers
System Design and Analysis
- Perform detailed link budget analysis for satellite communication systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability
- Perform system design/analysis and SWaP analysis
- Evaluate and analyze system performance metrics to identify potential improvements
- Determine design approaches and parameters
- Interpret and write technical requirements for satellite communication systems and components ensuring requirements are clear concise and aligned with project objectives
- Develop and update system documentation including interconnect documents parts lists configuration procedures and test procedures
Component Selection and Evaluation
- Select and evaluate SATCOM components such as High Power Amplifiers (HPAs) Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs) converters and translators
- Utilize modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data conduct experimental tests and evaluate results
- Ensure components meet system requirements and performance specifications
Testing and Troubleshooting
- Perform RF/Microwave component testing and evaluation including sparameter large signal and modulated signal measurements
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to RF Line Replaceable Units (LRUs)
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to maintain system integrity
Technical Subcontract Management
- Manage the Technical Subcontract design of RF subassemblies/LRUs.
- Write and maintain Source Control Documents (SCDs) and Vendor Item Descriptions (VIDs)
- Communicate effectively with vendors to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely delivery of components and services
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree Electrical Engineering or a related fieldand minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
- Active TS/SCI security clearance is required
- 5 years experience in satellite communication systems and link budget analysis
- 3 years experience with RF LRU troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- Experience with common commercial RF design and analysis tools to design and analyze RF circuits and systems (i.e. ADS HFSS CST MATLAB etc.
- 3 years experience interpreting and documenting system requirements
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Strong knowledge of SATCOM components such as HPAs LNAs converters and translators.
- Ability to develop and maintain detailed system documentation.
- Strong communication skills for effective vendor management and discrepancy resolution.
- Experience on high power phased array Radar systems.
- Ability to assess and provide direction for make/buy decisions and selection of strategic suppliers.
- Experience with or a strong desire to lead designs executed by subcontractor.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements the salary range for this role is $108500.00 $201500.00. 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 companypaid 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.