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Lead, RF Engineer

L3Harris Technologies Palm Bay, FL

Palm Bay, FL

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Job Description

L3Harris Technologies is looking for a Lead, RF Engineer to support the design and development of advanced RF solutions for space-to-ground communication systems. This onsite role in Palm Bay, FL focuses on leading RF hardware design activities from architecture and layout review through bring-up, characterization, and verification support.

You will help integrate RF hardware into end-to-end systems alongside teams spanning systems engineering, digital hardware, firmware, antenna engineering, and manufacturing, with an emphasis on reliability and mission readiness for demanding space environments.

Responsibilities

Design, simulate, and implement RF circuits and subsystems including LNAs, PAs, filters, mixers, synthesizers, and transceiver modules for space-to-ground communication links.
Develop and refine system-level RF architectures that meet environmental, performance, and reliability needs for space applications.
Lead schematic design, RF component selection, and PCB layout review, emphasizing radiation tolerance, thermal performance, and high-frequency signal integrity.
Perform hardware bring-up, tuning, and RF characterization using lab equipment such as VNA, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and power meters for first article deployment.
Support design verification related to environmental, thermal, and radiation-effects considerations for space systems.
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and efficient production.
Troubleshoot complex RF issues, conduct root-cause analysis, and propose design improvements to enhance reliability and mission readiness.
Create detailed technical documentation including requirements, design reports, test procedures, and verification artifacts aligned with L3Harris engineering standards.
Obtain a US Security Clearance.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience.
Graduate Degree in Engineering and minimum 7 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree: minimum 13 years of prior related experience.

Technologies

VNA
Spectrum analyzers
Signal generators
Power meters
ADS
AWR Microwave Office
HFSS
Altium
Cadence Allegro
PCB

Preferred Additional Skills

Experience designing for a space environment.
Current security clearance or ability to obtain a security clearance.
Knowledge of space communication standards, high-frequency payload architectures, or ground-segment RF equipment.
Familiarity with environmental and qualification standards (MIL-STD, NASA, ESA, or similar).
Proficiency with RF simulation tools such as ADS, AWR Microwave Office, HFSS, or equivalent.
Strong understanding of RF fundamentals including impedance matching, linearity, gain, noise figure, phase noise, and EMI/EMC.
Experience with PCB design tools (Altium, Cadence Allegro, or similar).
Experience in high-volume or mission-critical manufacturing environments.
Experience leading teams and project designs, including trade study execution and ownership.
Problem-solving skills with the ability to proactively identify alternate solutions for difficult technical challenges.
Detail-oriented approach with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to provide mentorship to early career engineers.

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