Lead, RF Design Engineer

L3Harris • Rockwall, TX

11h • Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a highly driven RF Hardware Design Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced RF circuit boards for military airborne ISR systems. The position is part of a multi-disciplined engineering team working on diverse antenna system projects and directly supports new product development for mission-critical hardware in a collaborative environment focused on innovation, rapid development, and precision execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Strong schematic and PCB layout experience using Cadence, Mentor Graphics, or equivalent software.
• Understanding of RF/Digital CCA design and manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with Vector Network Analyzer calibration and measurement.
• Familiarity with spectrum analyzers, signal generators, noise figure meters, oscilloscopes, DMMs, and related equipment.
• Analytical design experience using software and simulation tools such as AWR Microwave Office/Keysight ADS, CST, FEKO, and HFSS.
• Familiarity with antenna ranges and pattern testing (far field, nearfield, compact, etc.).
• Current security clearance or ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test RF CCAs for military airborne applications.
• Lead schematic design, component selection, and PCB layout.
• Develop and refine system-level RF architectures to meet environmental, performance, and reliability requirements.
• Create technical documentation, including requirements, design reports, test procedures, and verification artifacts, consistent with L3Harris engineering standards.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, mechanical engineering, firmware, antenna engineering, and manufacturing teams to support seamless integration and efficient production.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior