Specialist, Electrical Engineering, Test

Job Title: Specialist Electrical Engineering Test

Job Code: 41056

Job Location: San Diego CA

Job Schedule: 9/80 (employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off)

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced RF 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).

Required Qualifications (one of the following and must have a Secret Clearance):

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Physics or a related technical discipline and minimum of 4 years of experience in RF test RF integration or related engineering roles.
• 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.
• 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.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 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 Massachusetts New Jersey Washington and the Greater D.C Denver or NYC areas is $92500 - $171500. 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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