Sr Specialist, RF/Microwave Power Amplifier Design Engineer (Space Systems)

Company: L3Harris Technologies
Location: San Diego
Posted on: January 27, 2025

Job Description:

Job Title: Sr Specialist, RF/Microwave Power Amplifier Design Engineer (Space Systems)Job Code: 20051Job Location: San Diego, CASchedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants -Job -Description:L3Harris in San Diego, CA is seeking a senior professional with strong knowledge of RF/microwave engineering and communication theory to support the design and manufacture of Tracking, Telemetry, and Command products for airborne and space-based applications. The engineer will perform circuit card and subsystem design, integration and test of RF hardware. The ideal candidate will possess a diverse array of skills, encompassing proficiency in RF/microwave engineering, knowledge of digital modulation techniques, and an in-depth grasp of communications theory. -Essential Functions:

• Responsible for all aspects of RF/microwave product development, including circuit card and subsystem design, schematic capture, circuit design, derating, and Worst-Case Analysis (WCA)
• Manage complex projects or processes with general oversight
• Determine design approaches and parameters
• 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
• Lead and perform trade studies required to make both tactical and strategic technical decisions for programs
• Conduct design verification testing to validate the performance of designs
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to RF/microwave circuits and power amplifiers
• Provide mentoring, guidance and leadership to novice engineers -Qualifications:
• Bachelors of Sciencce degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required and at least 6 years of industry experience. Masters of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with at least 4 years of industry experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• 4+ years experience designing high frequency, preferably X-Band or higher, RF/microwave Power Modules and Amplifiers
• Experience writing RF/microwave Power Module and Amplifier specifications, including Power Supply and requirements
• 5+ years of RF/microwave engineering principles and hands on experience with RF/microwave and communications test equipment
• Experience performing linear and non-linear RF circuit design and analysis using ADS, HFSS, Momentum or similar
• Experience with digital modulation techniques to include BPSK, QPSK, and related distortion metrics like EVM
• Experience troubleshooting RF/microwave subassemblies to the component level
• Ability to independently conduct design verification testing (DVT)Preferred Additional Skills:
• Experience performing RF system analysis using ADS System Vue, AWR VSS, or similar
• Ability to perform linear and non-linear analysis of RF/microwave circuits using Keysight ADS or similar
• Familiarity with transmitter and receiver architecture design
• Transmitter design: gain distribution, linearity, modulation formats synthesizer architecture, and EVM performance
• Receiver front end design: Noise figure, dynamic range, acquisition and tracking threshold, and BER performance
• Experience with performing 3D Electromagnetic analysis using HFSS or similar
• Working knowledge of modems
• Understanding of digital design fundamentals to include modem architectures, power supplies, interfacing with ADCs, FPGAs, and more
• Understanding of non-linear effects of the TX chain and (digital or analog) predistortion techniques to mitigate amplitude and/or phase distortion
• Understanding of AM/AM and AM/PM conversion and TX chain saturation
• Understanding of thermo-mechanical and heatsinking aspects of power amplifier design
• Familiarity with DVB-S2 waveform
• Experience with military or space qualified hardware designs
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environmentIn compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $104,500.00 - $193,500.00. 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 -

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