Lead, RF Design Engineer

L3Harris Technologies • Rockwall, TX

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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 role is part of a multidisciplinary engineering team working on antenna system projects and directly supports new product development for mission-critical hardware. The engineering environment emphasizes collaboration, innovation, rapid development, and precise execution.

The position is based in Rockwall, Texas, and follows a 9/80 schedule: employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 9 years of relevant experience; or a graduate degree and at least 7 years of related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 13 years of 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, and DMMs.
• 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, including far-field, near-field, and compact ranges.
• 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 that 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 integration and production.

What This Job Offers

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