Manager, RF Test Engineering (Space Electronics)

Company: L3Harris Technologies
Location: San Diego
Posted on: March 31, 2025

Job Description:

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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: Manager, RF Test Engineering (Space Electronics) Job Code: 20062Job Location: San Diego, CA - On-siteSchedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants -Job Description: This is a position suppporting the Telemtry and RF sector of L3Harris Space and Airborne Systems. -For the past 60+ years, Telemetry and RF Products has been an industry-leading provider of highly reliable and secure RF communication products for Space and Airborne missions. -Lead team of test engineers in the development of STEs (Specialized Test Equipment) for ambient and environment test campaigns. Candidate should have familiarity with the concepts of design for test of discrete and RF signal chains. Familiarity with space based electronic test requirements is required. Will lead a team that is responsible for the development of STE requirements, definition of factory test architecture and test flow of mission deliverable hardware. Candidate will understand program integrated master scheduling and organize team efforts to meet cost and schedule constraints of the program. Candidate will also work with agile development cycles to provide direction to scrum masters on the execution of sprints to align with program objectives. -Essential Functions:

• Lead team of STE design engineers to develop STE solutions that meet the time and budget constraints of the programs they support
• Work collaboratively with cross site STE design leaders to develop improvements to STE design process
• Develop the talent base of the local team to meet the high paced production needs of the business
• Develop system level STE requirements from mission deliverable systems specifications
• Material selection knowledge for STE to meet the requirements of space and airborne based applications
• thermal extreme test automation requirements
• thermal vacuum test automation systems
• RF based systems and the verification process
• Drive DfT into mission deliverable design team to allow greater testabilityQualifications:
• Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering -degree and a minimum of 9 years of relevant industry experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of relavant experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• This position requires the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
• 5+ years of prior or current leadership experience managing a team of direct reports
• 7+ years National Instruments LabView development
• 5+ years hardward testing experience with electronic parts and systems in analog, digital, and RF environments
• Experience working with detailed schematics, firmware and software design
• Experience with lab and test measurement tools including Oscilliscopes, Signal Generators, Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, and Power SensorsPreferred Additional Skills:
• RF Fundamentals and communication theory
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 build standard certification/experience
• Skilled at presenting to team
• Ability to develop training curriculum to drive team best practices
• Gain cooperation with regards to process improvement initiatives
• Develop and review electrical engineering documentation to ensure compliance to higher level specifications
• Communicates within and outside of own function, business area, and parties external to the organization (e.g., customers, vendors, etc.)
• Space electronics design experienceIn compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $125,000.00 -$232,000.00. 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. -#LI-RK1 -L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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.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 resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, 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 an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in or . For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for or .

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