RF/Antenna Systems Engineering Lead
Rockwall, Texas
Job ID 18071Overview
On the L3Harris team, your job is to secure the world. We don’t work here just for the advanced technology and equipment: We work here because we know what – and who – we’re protecting. From families to the intelligence community, and from our climate to our men and women in uniform – we’re making the world a safer place. Working with the L3Harris's engineering team, you'll join our team of qualified, diverse individuals and work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, global scope, and a collaborative team setting.
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- Level: Experienced
- Location: On Site
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L3Harris Work Perks
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Health
- Medical with a High Deductible and traditional PPO plan options, as well as, vision and a full array of supplemental health benefits
- A doctors' service to help with referrals and second opinions for you, your family, and parents
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- 4 weeks of paid parental leave for moms and dads
- Fertility treatment
- Subsidized backup childcare and eldercare
- Adoption assistance - $5,000 per adoption/$15,000 per employee
- Pet insurance
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- No cap to your PTO time (for exempt employees)
- Dress for your day - wear what works for you at work
- Legal plan for you, your family, and parents
- Discount platform
Job Description
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: RF/Antenna Systems Engineering Lead
Job Code: 18071
Job Location: Rockwall, TX
Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)
Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified candidates
Job Description:
L3Harris is seeking a Systems Engineer (SE) to lead and manage technical aspects of antenna systems/projects across various lifecycle phases for our Advanced Aperture Solution group. The SE will maintain responsibility for meeting project targets, performing engineering tasks, and lead engineering activities across multiple disciplines. The SE will interact with customers to determine needs/requirements, guide architecture design, and lead multiple programs to ensure technical requirements are met or exceeded. This role requires effective communication skills and the ability to present complex solutions to diverse audiences.
The Advanced Aperture Solutions (AAS) group is quick reaction capability (QRC) aperture solutions business based in Rockwall, TX. AAS is responsible for the design and development of high-gain antenna systems for military airborne, maritime, and ground platforms. Our team has State-of-the-Art design tools validated with real hardware prototypes including CST Design Studio Antenna Modeling Software, Circuit Board design software, MATLAB software, SolidWorks software, and a PCB Laser that produces multiple same-day iterations of antenna designs. We ultimately provide critical ISR capabilities to fight and win in the SIGINT operating environment.
Essential Functions:
- Prepare and conduct technical briefings and technical baseline reviews.
- Assess and report on technical project status, risks, and issues.
- Oversee product development, technical activities, and system integration to ensure designs meet system level requirements.
- Perform systems level requirements, design, test, and integration of antenna systems for various platforms.
- Prepare systems requirements, design reviews, and documentation per standard development processes.
- Collaborate with design teams, test, production, program management, and customers to execute systems and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Support business development activities including planning, customer visits, technical briefings, and customer demonstrations.
- Draw on internal resources to generate accurate estimates for NRE and recurring costs.
- Make decisions on high-level/high-impact technical issues.
- Debug and troubleshoot software and hardware devices.
- Write and release system specifications, test procedures, and qualification reports.
- Manage and work in fast-paced environments, focusing on problem resolution and process improvement.
- Interface with customers on technical and contractual matters, ensuring satisfaction and business growth.
- Generate accurate NRE and recurring cost estimates and provide short-term technical support.
- Position requires travel up to 10%
Qualifications:
- Bachelors in engineering or other related field with 9 years of related experience. Graduate degree and a minimum of 7 years of related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
- Experience preparing RF/Antenna systems requirements, design reviews, and documentation per standard development processes.
- Experience integrating complex systems in lab/aircraft environments.
- Experience with various RF test equipment (Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, Noise Figure Meters).
- Position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Experience with reading/reviewing wiring/block diagrams, mechanical drawings, and PCB schematic/layout drawings.
- Familiarity with EMI/EMC, vibration, and other environmental testing.
- Experience with antenna ranges and anechoic chambers.
- Familiarity with RF technologies (e.g., cellular, WiFi, SATCOM).
- An understanding of programming languages (MATLAB, C/C++, LabVIEW, Qt, Python).
- Familiarity with antennas, direction finding (DF) systems, phased array antennas, and digital beamforming.
- Understanding of platform integration principles (power budgeting, rack design, environmental, and SWAP considerations).
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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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.
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