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Chief Electronic Warfare Architect / Subject Matter Expert

Salt Lake City, Utah; Carlsbad, California

Job ID 10990
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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 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 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Title: Chief Electronic Warfare Architect / Subject Matter Expert

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT or Carlsbad, CA

Job Code: 10990

Work Schedule: 9x80

L3Harris is actively seeking a distinguished Chief Electronic Warfare (EW) Architect and Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our dynamic team. With over 15 years of dedicated experience in EW system design and development, the ideal candidate will possess a robust background in both Electronic Support (ES) and Electronic Attack (EA). As the Chief Architect/SME, you will play a pivotal leadership role, guiding multiple EW design teams based in Salt Lake City, UT.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the strategic development and review of EW design artifacts.
  • Conduct comprehensive training for personnel to ensure high levels of competency and performance.
  • Engage with customers to understand their needs and maintain strong relationships.
  • Provide critical support for Business Development (BD) initiatives.
  • Oversee the execution and progress of DoD programs related to EW, as well as spearhead internal research projects.

Technical Expertise Required:

  • Proven track record of leading diverse technical teams.
  • In-depth knowledge of EW systems architecture and analytical methods.
  • Proficiency in designing and implementing Electronic Attack Systems and architectures.
  • Advanced understanding of Electronic Support architecture and design principles.
  • Expertise in signal detection, identification, and advanced signal processing techniques.
  • Experience with non-linear signal processing and arbitrary waveform generation.
  • Skilled in technique design, development, and digital signal processing.
  • Familiarity with RF design and EW test environment simulation.
  • Strong algorithm development skills, including simulation and documentation.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB
  • Adept at requirements analysis and management.
  • Demonstrated ability to support proposal writing and BD activities.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related engineering experience

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • BSEE with 14+ years of experience, MSEE with 12+ years of experience, or PhD with 10+ years of experience.
  • Knowledge of ELINT, COMINT, and RADAR signal processing.
  • Understanding of communications systems architecture, with an emphasis on the physical layer.
  • Active security clearance.
  • Experience with Machine Learning applications.
  • Proficiency in working with Software Defined Radios.
  • Experience working with FPGA design.
  • Familiarity with programming languages such as C/C++/C# and tools like Simulink.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $155,500 - $288,500. 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.

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.

By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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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