Sr. Specialist, Systems Engineer (RF/COMMS)

L3Harris•Greenville, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Systems Engineer Specialist will be responsible for providing systems level engineering guidance and leadership to contributing disciplines within an RF/COMMS systems engineering group. Essential Functions: Perform systems level requirements, design, test, and integration of RF and Communications systems on various air and ground platforms. Interfaces with the customer to determine system specific requirements. Design and test wideband systems in Ku, Ka, L-S-C and X bands. Design and test communications systems for HF, V/UHF LOS, and UHF Satcom systems. Design encryption systems for IP, Voice and data systems. Work with tactical systems such as IBS, Link 16 and Link 11. Perform link budget analysis, cost analysis, and cascade analysis. Experience with COMSEC and cryptological devices. Able to read and understand engineering wiring diagrams and related drawings, create and maintain spreadsheets, charts, reports, investigation and test plans and procedures. Proficient with RF test equipment including network analyzer and spectrum analyzer. Supports/perform RF systems and antenna installation/test both on and offsite. Able to physically climb antenna towers for installation, test, and repairs of communication systems. RF proto-typing and assembly skills for quick reaction capabilities. Knowledge of EMI mitigations techniques. Experience with tools such as DOORS, JIRA, Mentor Graphics, MBSE. Uses Part Smart, Teamcenter and associated tools. Researching/selecting cables, connectors and RF components. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements

B.S. Degree with six (6) years of RF and/or COMMS experience.
Graduate degree with four (4) years of RF and/or COMMS experience.
In Lieu of a degree, a minimum of ten (10) years of RF and/or COMMS experience.
Must have an active Secret Clearance at the time of hire, with the ability to obtain Top Secret (TS/SCI) Security Clearance.
Must successfully obtain a class III flight certification.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Experience with COMSEC and cryptological devices.
Able to read and understand engineering wiring diagrams and related drawings, create and maintain spreadsheets, charts, reports, investigation and test plans and procedures.
Proficient with RF test equipment including network analyzer and spectrum analyzer.
RF proto-typing and assembly skills for quick reaction capabilities.
Knowledge of EMI mitigations techniques.
Experience with tools such as DOORS, JIRA, Mentor Graphics, MBSE.
Uses Part Smart, Teamcenter and associated tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience with RC-135 Big Safari aircraft.
Active Top Secret with SCI.

Responsibilities

Perform systems level requirements, design, test, and integration of RF and Communications systems on various air and ground platforms.
Interfaces with the customer to determine system specific requirements.
Design and test wideband systems in Ku, Ka, L-S-C and X bands.
Design and test communications systems for HF, V/UHF LOS, and UHF Satcom systems.
Design encryption systems for IP, Voice and data systems.
Work with tactical systems such as IBS, Link 16 and Link 11.
Perform link budget analysis, cost analysis, and cascade analysis.
Supports/perform RF systems and antenna installation/test both on and offsite.
Able to physically climb antenna towers for installation, test, and repairs of communication systems.
Researching/selecting cables, connectors and RF components.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.