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Job Title: Sr. Associate, Test Engineering, SW

Job Code: 44416

Job Location: San Diego

Job Schedule: 9/80 1st Shift

Job Description:

We are seeking a SW Test Engineer to support the design, verification, characterization, and integration of automated RF test systems and subsystems (ATS). The ideal candidate will have basic hands-on experience with designing, integrating and release of test SW systems utilizing RF measurements, automated test solutions, 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 SW to be used in production testing with multi-unit capabilities, automated fault detection and test reporting.
• Develop automated test solutions using LabVIEW and Test Stand
• Develop, execute, and document SW test plans, setup procedures, and reports for production SW.
• Support design verification and validation testing as required
• Analyze test data and provide clear technical conclusions and recommendations to design teams
• Collaborate with RF design, systems, manufacturing, quality, and production teams to resolve technical issues.
• Create and maintain test documentation, SW 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).
• Ability to obtain a security clearance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in SW programming, automated test, SW integration, or related engineering roles.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with Python and C++.
• Proficiency in Labview and Test Stand programming environments
• Familiarity with Linux, VHDL, and general development board platforms like ZYNQs, Zed Boards, Arty Boards, etc…
• Experience with wireless communications, telemetry, SATCOM, or aerospace/defense RF systems.
• Familiarity with digital modulation analysis and communications measurements like BPSK, QPSK.
• Experience supporting design-to-production transitions.
• Experience generating and deriving system requirements from product specifications, RVTMs, VCRMs, and Validation Plans.
• Understanding of digital communications, bandwidth, throughput, and bit error rate.
• Experience with Encryption systems and architecture.
• Active security clearance
• Experience with test automation and data analysis tools.
• Experience with digital logic, differential communication protocols.
• Basic understanding of RF principles, including:
• S-parameters (Gain/Loss/VSWR/Return Loss)
• Basic understanding of schematics, block diagrams, interface control documents, and test requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot and root-cause hardware and measurement issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $80.5k -$149.5k.  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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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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