About this role
<p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><em><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Job Title: </span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer-RF</span></em></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><em><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Job Code: 36749</span></em></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><em><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Job Location: </span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Rochester, NY</span></em></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><em><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Job Schedule: </span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">5/8:</span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white"> </span></em></strong><strong><em><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Employees work 8 hours per day, 5 days a week</span></em></strong></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><em><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:red"> </span></em></strong></span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Job Description:</span></strong></span></p> <p style="line-height:normal;margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">The successful candidate will join a team of dedicated professionals who are responsible for supporting military communication products from pre-release to obsolescence. As a member of the Product Support Engineering team you will be tasked with investigating a variety of problems including RF/Analog, digital, assembly, SMT and test related. You will collaborate across multifunctional teams to diagnose problems to component level, determining solutions via simulation and experimentation and implementing corrective actions. As new products are launched you will interface with design engineering, assisting with root cause analysis, troubleshooting of prototypes and ensuring a successful launch into full rate production. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Typical tasks include:</span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Mitigating component shortages through qualifying alternatives or redesigning circuits and sub-assemblies.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Determining design, process, and test improvements to increase test yields and product quality.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Working in cross-functional teams to meet manufacturability, testability and other DFx requirements for volume production.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Working with design engineering and manufacturing teams to introduce new designs into manufacturing.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Working with design engineering to make necessary circuit changes prior to and during the launch of new products.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Working to mitigate component obsolescence throughout the product lifecycle.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Provide guidance to junior staff. Assisting them as they investigate problems. Leading investigations and coordinating tasks. </span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Working with vendors, Quality and Supply Chain to address material discrepancies.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Troubleshooting unit, modules, and boards to the component level.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><em><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Essential Functions:</span></em></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Hardware troubleshooting ability including analog and RF components and circuits.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Ability to work independently with general supervision.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Ability to design and conduct engineering experiments and act upon test results.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Design and analysis of circuits and components utilizing ADS, Matlab and various design and simulation tools.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Experienced in leading small technical design or troubleshoot team, providing direction and prioritizing tasks to meet target yields and shipments.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Generate and deliver presentations for various levels of management regarding issues, investigations, improvements or cost savings in a concise manner.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Ability to work in a fast-paced environment interfacing with multiple teams across the organization.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Ability to use typical lab equipment: Oscilloscope, DMM, Spectrum & Network analyzers, and signal generators.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Must be a quick learner, able to problem solve and be self-motivated.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Able to analyze designs and communicate technical information to support staff.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Ability to Obtain a US Security Clearance</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><em><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Qualifications:</span></em></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">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 in RF.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">4+ years of RF experience. </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><strong><em><span style="line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">Preferred Additional Skills:</span></em></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Electrical engineering degree.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Experience with tactical Radio and Power Amplifier HW. </span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Experience troubleshooting to component level.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Working knowledge of LabVIEW, ADS and Jira.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Experience with MS Office including advanced spreadsheet manipulation and presentation creation.</span></li> <li style="line-height:normal;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with all levels of organization & supplier base.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York State is $90,500 - $168,500. 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. </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:107%;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif;color:black">#LI-MA1</span></p>