Specialist, RF Engineer (Palm Bay, FL) 1

Job Title: Specialist RF Engineer

Job Code: 44393

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 is seeking a highly driven RF Hardware Design Engineer to support the design and development of advanced RF solutions for spacetoground communication systems. In this role you will contribute to missioncritical hardware used in resilient highreliability space platforms that enable secure connectivity for our customers. You will be part of a collaborative engineering environment focused on innovation rapid development and precision execution.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in the design and simulation of RF circuits including amplifiers filters mixers and oscillators supporting spacetoground links.
• Perform schematic capture component research and contribute to PCB layout reviews with oversight from senior engineers.
• Conduct handson RF testing tuning and characterization using VNAs spectrum analyzers and signal generators.
• Support integration efforts by collaborating with digital hardware firmware antenna and systems engineering teams.
• Participate in troubleshooting and rootcause analysis activities under guidance helping to refine and improve RF designs.
• Prepare design documentation test reports and verification records following L3Harris engineering standards.
• Follow established processes configuration management procedures and quality guidelines to support reliable hardware development.
• Abilty to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree in Engineering and a minimum of 2 years of prior related lieu of a degree minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience designing for a space environment.
• Hold a current security Clearance or the ability to obtain a security clearance
• Knowledge of space communication standards highfrequency payload architectures or groundsegment RF equipment.
• Familiarity with environmental and qualification standards (MILSTD NASA ESA or similar)
• Proficiency with RF simulation tools such as ADS AWR Microwave Office HFSS or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of RF fundamentals including impedance matching linearity gain noise figure phase noise and EMI/EMC.
• Experience with PCB design tools (Altium Cadence Allegro or similar).
• Experience in highvolume or missioncritical manufacturing environments
• Experience leading teams and project designs
• Trade study execution and ownership
• Problem-solving skills with ability to proactively identify alternate solutions to overcome difficult technical challenges.
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide mentorship to early career engineers

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