Job Title: GPS Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer

Job Code: 16385

Job Location: Anaheim, CA – (Responsibilities must be performed onsite.)

Job Schedule: 4/10 Work Schedule 

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.

About L3Harris Technologies:

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

L3Harris Defense Electronics (DE), a division of L3Harris, provides precision electronic components, subsystems, and systems for the DOD and international allies.  L3Harris DE specializes in the design and manufacture of fuses, ignition safety devices, proximity sensors, GPS navigation systems, aerospace status indicators, and range and test solutions.

The L3Harris Interstate Electronics Corporation business was founded in 1956 and for over 65 years IEC has played a key role in the most successful defense system of modern history. With sites in Anaheim, CA, Cape Canaveral, FL, and Crystal City, VA, IEC is a recognized industry leader in defense and security solutions, providing critical technology advancements in the areas of GPS/Position Navigation and Timing, and Range and Test Solutions. We offer competitive benefits, an alternative 4/10 work schedule, and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals.

Job Description:

As a Sr. Specialist Electrical Engineer, the candidate must have experience with L band RF systems, able to work from customer requirements to derive additional requirements, define the architecture of a possible solution based on requirements, setup a requirements schema & link requirements to documents (systems/subsystem specification, hardware/RF architecture description document, etc.) and flow down applicable requirements to other groups (software, ASIC, & test) so that they can contribute to realize the end solution based on the proposed architecture.  The Lead EE will also oversee the development a qualification test plan that will ensure that the architecture and solution satisfy the customer’s requirements.   The Sr. Specialist EE will also work with subject matter experts in the areas of GPS signal processing, anti-jam signal processing, other hardware design team members, control software, and government qualification standards.  As a Sr. Specialist EE, the candidate is expected to understand each aspect of the technology used in the proposed solution.  The assigned EE also must work with the cost account manager, program management, and project management to develop the solution within the program’s budget and schedule.

Essential Functions:

• Requires solid level knowledge of Electrical Engineering low frequency and high frequency (RF) Analog and Digital circuit design.
• Experience with RF systems, ideally GPS receivers
• Able to contribute to providing innovative Electrical Engineering solutions consistent with business development plans.
• Ability to develop circuit designs, requirements, design descriptions, verification plans/procedures, customer CDRLs to meet program schedules.
• Ability to support cross functional teams for cross functional design conflict resolution, Root Cause Analysis, blank page architecture developments and design
• Ability to contribute to algorithm development, analysis, implementation, system architecture, verification, and Test with emphasis on military GPS electronics.
• Ability to contribute to execution of design, build, integration and test activities, problem resolution and verifying that the deliverable products meet all program and customer requirements.
• Ability to provide project management reports as required, support senior level and customer reviews as necessary.
• Ability to provide inputs and reviews of the engineering technical baseline as part of proposal efforts.
• Ability to interface with the program’s leadership and other teams (SW, Systems, ME, and Test) on a frequent basis, conduct or participate in customer and/or program technical review presentations, and provide progress status updates on work products.
• Ability to participate or lead in the product development process including design reviews.

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.
• 2 years’ experience with project management and product design team leadership guided by individual annual goals and objectives with minimal oversight or direction; working in a team environment as an individual contributor. 
• 3 years’ experience with receiver, Antenna, or Radio design.
• 1 years’ experience with embedded Hardware design.
• 1 years’ experience with FPGA design with emphasis in digital signal processing (DSP)
• 4 years’ experience demonstrating strong verbal and written skills
• 2 years’ experience with design tools such as Matlab/Simulink, P-Spice, Agilent ADS (or AWR), Schematics Capturing/PCBA Layout tools such as Altium, and Ansys HFSS
• Active SECRET clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Requires mastery level knowledge within a specific technical area or multiple job areas. Viewed as an expert and/or resource within the field by peers in and outside the organization.
• Experience with FPGA design tools such as Xilinx ISE, Xilinx EDK, and ModelSim
• Ability to capture schematics design and PCBA Layout using modern EE CAD such as Altium or Mentor Graphics.
• Proficient in MS Office, design tools such as Simulink/Matlab, P-Spice, Altium (Schematics Capturing & PCBA Layout), Agilent ADS (or AWR), and Ansys HFSS.
• Proficient with FPGA design methodologies.
• Proficient with High speed Analog design methodologies.
• Proficient with DO-254 design.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $111,000 - $190,000. 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.