Palm Bay, Brevard
4 days ago
Associate, Electrical Engineer (Palm Bay, FL)

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: Associate, Electrical Engineer 

Job Code: 17913

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Description:  

Determine design approaches and parameters 

Perform system analysis to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints 

Utilize modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, and evaluate results 

Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability 

Perform simulations and present design reviews to peer engineers 

Write scripts to control synthesis and build tools 

Digital Engineering  

Design, analyze, modify, test and evaluate FPGA and programmable hardware 

Design complex Circuit Card Assemblies to support Avionics and Space customer’s photonic subsystems and integrated communication systems 

Digital Design requires programmable logic, VHDL language and digital communications systems knowledge 

Modem Design (including SATCOM, wireless, cellular and software defined radios) requires knowledge of digital communications systems, waveform generation and signal processing, FPGA design (in VHDL) and familiarity with Digital Signal Processors chips 

DSP design positions require knowledge of digital signal processing techniques, algorithm development, software coding and simulation/modeling using MATLAB 

Microelectronics Design requires training in advanced electronics packaging and MEMS technology 

Experience with high density interconnect and semiconductor packaging technology is desired 

Determine design approaches and parameters 

Perform system analysis to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints 

Utilize modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, and evaluate results 

Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability 

Perform simulations and present design reviews to peer engineers 

Ability to write scripts to control synthesis and build tool 

RF Engineering  

RF/Microwave Device testing and evaluation including s-parameter, large signal load pull characterization as well as modulated signal measurements 

Must have familiarity with common commercial RF design and analysis tools to design and analyze RF circuits and systems (i.e. ADS, HFSS, CST, MATLAB, etc) 

Determine design approaches and parameters.  Analyze electrical requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.  Analyze equipment to establish operating data, conducts experimental tests and evaluates results 

Photonics Engineering  

Design, analyze, modify, test and evaluate optical communications systems and subsystem level components 

Design, analyze, modify, test and evaluate RF Photonic systems and subsystem level components 

Antenna Engineering  

Design, analyze, modify, test, and evaluate antenna systems and subsystem level components.  Utilize design tools such as HFSS, CST, MATLAB, and GRASP   

Evaluate antennas in anechoic chambers and use network analyzers 

Hardware Design Verification 

Design and modify tests to verify the operational state of various L3Harris products and accessories 

Test, analyze, and evaluate the requirements compliance of L3 Harris hardware products 

Utilize tools such as network analyzers and LabVIEW 

Optical Engineering 

Perform optical design and analysis on advanced telescopes, calibrators, unique optical test sets 

Develop optical budgets and sensitivities including wavefront error, MTF, line of sight, and throughput 

Perform analyses to show compliance to optical requirements and specifications for imaging systems, assemblies, component drawings, coatings, etc. 

Perform tolerancing analyses to assess manufacturability and optical alignment 

Provide optical modeling, analysis and metrology support during system alignment, integration and testing 

Perform other unique modeling tasks, such as: spectral tuning/splitting, polarization, phase retrieval, image simulation, etc. 

Support the development of optical technologies and architectural concepts to support the company’s current and new business opportunities 

Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science Engineering or related field  

Preferred Skills: 

Knowledge and/or experience with VHDL, MCM, HFSS, Network, Power, Analog, Antennas, Controls, ENE, RF, Photonics, Modem, EDA, DSP, MATLAB, Communication Systems, FPGA, Aerospace industry or Optical Engineering  

Knowledge of Code V and/or Zemax software tools 

Excellent communication, technical writing and presentation skills 

Knowledge of FRED, Matlab, Python 

Knowledge of and/or understanding circuit analysis and operational concepts 

Familiarity with various computing environments (LINUX/Windows)  

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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