Job Title: Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer-RF/SATCOM (Active TS/SCI Security Clearance Required) Job Code: 11905 Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO Job Description: As a Systems Engineer, you will contribute to a Systems Engineering team in design, development, implementation, testing and training of/for command and control systems for our warfighters. This position supports the Space & Airborne Systems (SAS) division, a great team of talented professionals with world class technical expertise who take a collaborative approach to engineering and enjoy working together. We have a long history of innovative and exceptional performance; we have earned our place as a trusted provider to our customers. In this position, you will bring your systems engineering background to a system engineering role where you can make a broad impact to programs and projects that are critical to our customers! Essential Functions: * Analyze system electrical components, control systems, interfaces of custom and commercial products used in communication systems.
* Analyze system needs to identify system/component performance & capacity requirements, cost for development, repair, or replacement of system components.
* Recommend, specify, system modifications & system component replacements to meet those requirements. * Analyze/evaluate systems & recommend design modifications or equipment repair/process.
* Develop maintenance and testing procedures for electronic components and equipment. * Inspect electronic equipment, instruments, & systems to make sure they meet safety standards and applicable regulations. * Perform/Write procedures on testing virous specifications on Receive and Transmit loop backs, Low Noise Amplifiers, Pre-Amplifiers, High Power Amplifiers, Frequency Converters, and Frequency Synthesizers.
* Ability to perform RF/Microwave Device testing and evaluation including s-parameter, large signal characterization as well as modulated signal measurements.
* Select equipment and construct test benches to evaluate designs to specifications.
* Communicates within and outside of own function or business area and has responsibility for communicating with parties external to the organization (e.g., customers, vendors, etc.) * Explains, interprets, and gains cooperation on policies, procedures and practices.
* Work consists of making moderate to substantial improvement or enhancements to systems and processes to improve performance of job area. * Opportunities for problem solving and innovation are complex and may require comprehensive information gathering, analysis and investigation to understand the problem. Problems typically involve consideration of multiple issues, job areas or specialties. Problems are generally solved through creative solutions, drawing from prior experience and in-depth analysis of issues.
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.
* SATCOM or RF experience.
* Active TS/SCI Security Clearance.
Preferred Additional Skills: * Experience with customer interface and creating presentations.
* Ability to perform cascade/link budget analysis of Gain, Noise Figure, Noise Power, 3rd order Intercept Point, output power, EIRP etc.
* Experience with common commercial system design and analysis tools to design and analyze systems (i.e. MagicDraw, ADS, Genesys, CST, MATLAB, Python, Excel)
* System Requirements knowledge.
* Ability to assess and provide direction for make/buy decisions and selection of strategic suppliers.
In compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role in Colorado is $89,000.00 - $165,000.00 (salary ranges in other locations could differ). 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. The application window for this requisition is anticipated to close September 21, 2024.