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Job Title: Specialist, Systems Engineering / Integration and Test - GPS

Job Code: 35815 

Job Location: Yorba Linda, CA

Work Schedule: 4/10 (off every Friday)

Clearance: Must Have Active Secret Clearance to Be Considered

Job Description: 

As a member of the Engineering Technical Team, this position will participate in the development, design, execution, test for Systems Engineering focusing on Global Positioning System (GPS) Signal Processing and Anti-Jam (AJ) including FPGA development for DoD programs.  Ideally, a candidate will have knowledge and practical experience in Hardware/Software design and implementation, System Architecture, and Verification/Validation on FPGA for real-time HW/SW applications in DoD programs.  Must be able to work closely with customers, agencies, and across engineering disciplines. This position will be primarily focused in testing of RF systems, anti-jamming, anti-spoofing receivers. The position also offers great opportunities to advance state-of-the-art technology and create new products.

Perform System Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT) Engineering responsibilities involving system integration, testing, data analysis, and documentation of test results, while also supporting production transitions to ensure seamless transfer of systems into manufacturing. This position is part of the broader Systems Engineering Organization within Navigation Solutions (NS) at L3Harris in Yorba Linda, CA. The role requires experience with test scripting for system integration, acceptance testing, development of special test equipment (STE), printed circuit board (PCB) design and development, and test validation techniques. Navigation Solutions products deliver advanced military GPS and other Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) capabilities for use across weapons, ground, airborne, maritime, and space environments. 

Essential Functions:

• Develop and integrate Special Test Equipment (STE) for Functional Qualification Testing (FQT), Environmental Testing, EMI testing, and manufacturing support.
• Perform hands-on system integration, test deployment, and execution roles.
• Proficient in the operation and understanding of wireless/RF test equipment, such as signal analyzers, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers.
• Develop test automation, including equipment drivers, debug tools, automation scripts, database interfaces, and reporting tools.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality assurance, and production teams to ensure a smooth testing process and address issues discovered during Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Plan and set up complex production lab environments for end-to-end automation, including knowledge of lab networks and power supplies.

Qualifications:

• Position requires a bachelor's degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or related discipline with minimum 4 years or a graduate degree with a minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience

• Active Secret security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Strong scripting experience (Python and NI Teststand required) and debugging skills.
• Knowledge of system test automation execution and experience in isolating issues in both software and hardware.
• Regularly contributes to overall test integration and automation process improvement.
• Must work effectively in both independent and team environments.
• Must have excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $92,500 - $171,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.