Program Design Engineer
Lynchburg, Virginia
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Job Title: Program Design Engineer
Job Code: 18256
Job Location: Lynchburg, VA
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
The Program Design Engineer (PDE) designs complex radio systems that satisfy specific customer requirements. Systems involve L3Harris and vendor equipment, and typically include RF base station & repeater equipment, microwave links, IP networks, wireless data, RF antenna subsystems, 911 dispatch, interoperability, and/or other custom subsystems.
Under the direction of higher-level engineers, the successful PDE will contribute to the creation of detailed system designs, documentation packages, and equipment orders for use in the implementation phase. The candidate will develop sections of proposals into detailed designs and provide manufacturing-level documentation. The candidate will be responsible for solid, consistent deliverables, based on templates and guides, which meet customer and contractual requirements. The PDE will be capable of running small programs on their own with minor assistance from higher-level engineers.
Essential Functions:
- Design, document creation, and equipment ordering for IP-Based radio system networks
- Collaborate with other engineering teams to deliver detailed designs within 60 days of contract award, deliver accurate documentation and drawings
- Partner with program management and other engineering groups to provide early identification and resolution of problem areas on the project
- Faciliate activities with vendors, escalation teams, and other teams within L3Harris
- Follow established ISO processes via tollgate system
- Manage submittal timelines and personal budgets within program team constraints
- Lead internal factory testing of designed radio system
- Travel up to 10%
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree and 2 years prior experience, 2 year post-secondary/AA Degree and 6 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Experience with RF, LMR or wireless
- Proficient in MS Office
- Strong communication / organization skills
- Detail-oriented
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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