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Senior Specialist, Engineering Services

Rochester, New York

Job ID 41981
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Job Title: Senior Specialist, Engineering Services

Job Code: 41981

Job Location: Rochester, NY

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 Sr. Specialist will require a solid understanding of electronics and mechanical concepts. This position will also require participating in a team environment. Routinely interacts with design engineers, manufacturing staff, management and planning. Requires the application of the principles and techniques of electrical/mechanical engineering.  The successful candidate will be responsible for the board level modifications, troubleshooting and testing, repairing of hardware, assembly/disassembly of equipment, and fixturing for tactical radio accessory products and accessories

Essential Functions:

  • Responsible for implementing and maintaining methods of testing and troubleshooting equipment and systems.  Performs engineering RF/analog/digital design and measurement tasks as well as operational tests and fault isolation on radio systems
  • Uses a variety of test and measurement equipment to evaluate radio equipment performance
  • Support troubleshoot of existing/new products in our manufacturing facility
  • Performs engineering tests, detailed experimental testing or operational test and fault isolation on boards, systems and equipment with guidance from engineering.
  • Performs electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting to determine root cause of problems in equipment.
  • Uses test and diagnostic equipment to perform checks
  • Utilizes the L3Harris order entry system to orders cables, attenuators, and other ancillary items.
  • Builds cables, fixtures, and ancillary hardware
  • Radio and equipment repair
  • Tracks radio and other development assets.
  • Responsible for supporting calibration duties for the second floor of A&E
  • Supports field test, engineering, and other organizational technician needs.
  • Supports entry of items, (BOMs, ECOs, ECRs), into Division CM System (Agile)

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Exposure to electronic circuit elements such as: ASICs, PLLs, DACs, Amplifiers and Power Supplies desirable
  • Knowledge of IPC-610, IPC-620, and IPC-7711/7721 (certification preferred)
  • Proven and effective communications skills and interpersonal skills are a must
  • PWB level modification and build experience (SMT devices, removal, soldering)
  • Fixture design and assembly (basic mechanical skills)
  • Cable building and repair experience desired
  • Experience in digital, analog, and RF circuitry design/troubleshoot
  • Measurement of key performance parameters using analyzers, generators, oscilloscopes, and meters
  • Understanding of software defined radio products and communications
  • Expertise in evaluation of designs for testability; Working knowledge of the fundamentals of In-Circuit Test (ICT), functional board level testing, unit and system level testing, coverage analysis
  • Experience with automation systems including electronic test
  • Must have proven prioritization and planning skills

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $76,500 - $141,500. 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.

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.

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