Associate, Electrical Engineer (San Diego, CA)

Company: L3Harris Technologies
Location: Bonita
Posted on: October 16, 2024

Job Description:

Job Title: Associate, Electrical Engineer (San Diego, CA)

Job Description:

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



Digital Engineering

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



Digital Design requires programmable logic, VHDL language and digital communications systems knowledge



Modem Design (including SATCOM, wireless, cellular and software defined radios) requires knowledge of digital communications systems, waveform generation and signal processing, FPGA design (in VHDL) and familiarity with Digital Signal Processors chips



DSP design positions require knowledge of digital signal processing techniques, algorithm development, software coding and simulation/modeling using MATLAB



Microelectronics Design requires training in advanced electronics packaging and MEMS technology



Experience with high density interconnect and semiconductor packaging technology is desired



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



Ability to write scripts to control synthesis and build tool



RF Engineering

RF/Microwave Device testing and evaluation including s-parameter, large signal load pull characterization as well as modulated signal measurements



Must have familiarity with common commercial RF design and analysis tools to design and analyze RF circuits and systems (i.e. ADS, HFSS, CST, MATLAB, etc)



Determine design approaches and parameters. 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



Photonics Engineering

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



Antenna Engineering

Design, analyze, modify, test, and evaluate antenna systems and subsystem level components. Utilize design tools such as HFSS, CST, MATLAB, and GRASP



Evaluate antennas in anechoic chambers and use network analyzers



Hardware Design Verification

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



Utilize tools such as network analyzers and LabVIEW



Optical Engineering

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 other 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



Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science Engineering or related field



Preferred Skills:

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



Excellent communication, technical writing and presentation skills



Knowledge of FRED, Matlab, Python



Knowledge of and/or understanding circuit analysis and operational concepts



Familiarity with various computing environments (LINUX/Windows)

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