Scientist, Analysis Design Engineer
- Location
- Carlsbad, CA, US
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
J ob Title: Scientist, Analysis Design Engineer Job Code: 42835 Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT/Carlsbad, CA Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off
Job Description: L3Harris is actively seeking a seasoned Communications Analysis Engineer or an Electronic Warfare (EW) Analysis Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in providing advanced technical expertise in the areas of communication systems and EW for various Department of Defense (DoD) and joint research initiatives. As part of our innovative workforce, you will play a crucial role in the full spectrum of development activities, encompassing the initial proposal stage, through requirement definition, coding, simulation, synthesis, placement, routing, verification testing, and ongoing system support. Your primary focus will be on spearheading the development of system architectures and leading teams dedicated to algorithm design, analysis, simulation, and implementation support for complex systems that span multiple processing elements.
Essential Functions:
- Leadership in system architecture, algorithm design, analysis, simulation, and implementation support for complex designs within multi-faceted systems incorporating multiple Software Defined Processing elements.
- Proficiency in MATLAB or equivalent analytical tools for algorithm development, simulation, and comprehensive documentation.
- Practical laboratory skills, including the use of signal generators, digital oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, BERTs, and other sophisticated measurement equipment.
- In-depth knowledge of Electronic Warfare (EW) systems architecture and analysis, as well as Communication systems architecture and analysis.
- Proficiency in Software Defined Radios and Digital Signal Processing.
- Strong background in requirements analysis and management.
- Experience with code revision management tools such as Git.
- Support for proposal development processes.
- Familiarity with any of the following: Digital filters, Forward Error Correction (FEC), FPGA Design, Networking, Programming in C/C++/C#, and Simulink.
- Must be able to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with 14+ years of experience, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) with 12+ years of experience, or PhD with 10+ years of experience is required.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- High-rate Communication Systems, Satellite Communication Systems, Spread Spectrum Systems, LPD/AJ Systems, Non-linear signal processing, MIMO, Phased Array Processing.
- Proficiency in VHDL (preferred) or Verilog development languages.
- Experience in implementing complex modem and/or DSP circuits in SW or programmable logic using FPGA devices. ASIC design experience is also relevant.
- Familiarity with simulation, synthesis, and placement software tools such as ModelSim, Synplicity, Xilinx Vivado / ISE, and/or Altera Quartus development toolsets.
- Active Secret Clearance
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $161,500 -$300,500. The salary range for this role in Utah State is $140,500 - $261,500. 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.
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