Associate, Electrical Engineer 1

L3Harris•Alpharetta, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves determining design approaches and parameters, performing system analysis to determine the feasibility of designs within time and cost constraints, and utilizing modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, and evaluate results. The engineer will select components and equipment based on specifications and reliability, perform simulations, and present design reviews. Additionally, the role requires writing scripts to control synthesis and build tools. Specific areas of focus include Digital Engineering (FPGA, VHDL, digital communications), Modem Design (SATCOM, wireless, cellular, SDRs, digital signal processing), Microelectronics Design (packaging, MEMS), RF Engineering (device testing, S-parameter, load pull, modulated signal measurements), Photonics Engineering (optical communications, RF Photonic systems), Antenna Engineering (design, analysis, testing), Hardware Design Verification (test design, compliance testing), Optical Engineering (telescopes, calibrators, optical test sets, optical budgets, tolerancing, metrology), and supporting optical technology development.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science Engineering or related field or have completed their Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months.
Knowledge of programmable logic, VHDL language and digital communications systems.
Knowledge of digital communications systems, waveform generation and signal processing, FPGA design (in VHDL) and familiarity with Digital Signal Processors chips.
Knowledge of digital signal processing techniques, algorithm development, software coding and simulation/modeling using MATLAB.
Training in advanced electronics packaging and MEMS technology.
Familiarity with common commercial RF design and analysis tools to design and analyze RF circuits and systems (i.e. ADS, HFSS, CST, MATLAB, etc).
Familiarity with design tools such as HFSS, CST, MATLAB, and GRASP.
Familiarity with tools such as network analyzers and LabVIEW.
Familiarity with various computing environments (LINUX/Windows).

Nice To Haves

Experience with high density interconnect and semiconductor packaging technology is desired.
Knowledge and/or experience with VHDL, MCM, HFSS, Network, Power, Analog, Antennas, Controls, ENE, RF, Photonics, Modem, EDA, DSP, MATLAB, Communication Systems, FPGA, Aerospace industry or Optical Engineering.
Knowledge of Code V and/or Zemax software tools.
Knowledge of FRED, Matlab, Python.
Knowledge of and/or understanding circuit analysis and operational concepts.

Responsibilities

Determine design approaches and parameters.
Perform system analysis to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
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.
Write scripts to control synthesis and build tools.
Design, analyze, modify, test and evaluate FPGA and programmable hardware.
Design complex Circuit Card Assemblies to support Avionics and Space customer’s photonic subsystems and integrated communication systems.
Design, analyze, modify, test and evaluate optical communications systems and subsystem level components.
Design, analyze, modify, test and evaluate RF Photonic systems and subsystem level components.
Design, analyze, modify, test, and evaluate antenna systems and subsystem level components.
Evaluate antennas in anechoic chambers and use network analyzers.
Design and modify tests to verify the operational state of various L3Harris products and accessories.
Test, analyze, and evaluate the requirements compliance of L3 Harris hardware products.
Perform optical design and analysis on advanced telescopes, calibrators, unique optical test sets.
Develop optical budgets and sensitivities including wavefront error, MTF, line of sight, and throughput.
Perform analyses to show compliance to optical requirements and specifications for imaging systems, assemblies, component drawings, coatings, etc.
Perform tolerancing analyses to assess manufacturability and optical alignment.
Provide optical modeling, analysis and metrology support during system alignment, integration and testing.
Perform unique modeling tasks, such as: spectral tuning/splitting, polarization, phase retrieval, image simulation, etc.
Support the development of optical technologies and architectural concepts to support the company’s current and new business opportunities.
Perform RF/Microwave Device testing and evaluation including s-parameter, large signal load pull characterization as well as modulated signal measurements.
Analyze electrical requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
Analyze equipment to establish operating data, conducts experimental tests and evaluates results.