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Arcadis

Staff Water Engineer

Rochester, NY

$90K - $132K/yr

You will also manage design teams and mentor junior engineers in our Rochester, or Buffalo, NY offices. This role sits within our global business area of Resilience. We work to protect our natural ...

Ferguson Electric Inc

Electrical Engineer lll

Rochester, NY · On-site

$95K - $125K/yr

The Electrical Engineer III role will mentor junior staff, manage project deliverables, and contribute to the company's commitment to quality, safety, and client satisfaction while upholding Ferguson ...

Ferguson Electric

Electrical Engineer lll

Rochester, NY · On-site

$95K - $125K/yr

The Electrical Engineer III role will mentor junior staff, manage project deliverables, and contribute to the company's commitment to quality, safety, and client satisfaction while upholding Ferguson ...

Metrea

Senior Software Engineer

Victor, NY · On-site

$117K - $154K/yr

Additionally, this role includes mentoring junior engineers, fostering technical growth across the team, and ensuring that all development follows structured, high-quality design methodologies. What ...

FERGUSON ELECTRIC INC

Electrical Engineer lll

Rochester, NY · On-site

$95K - $125K/yr

The Electrical Engineer III role will mentor junior staff, manage project deliverables, and contribute to the company's commitment to quality, safety, and client satisfaction while upholding Ferguson ...

Calvary Robotics

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Webster, NY · On-site

$82K - $113K/yr

Mentoring ability and a desire to teach junior engineers and peers * Strong work ethic, sense of urgency, innate sense of commitment to the task at hand * Attention to budgets and schedules and the ...

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How much do junior engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior engineer in Rochester, NY is $71,276.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,100.00 and $79,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a junior engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Junior Engineer, you need a solid grasp of engineering principles, relevant technical coursework or a degree, and foundational problem-solving abilities. Familiarity with industry-standard software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or MATLAB, and sometimes entry-level certifications, is typically required. Strong communication, teamwork, and eagerness to learn help junior engineers collaborate effectively and adapt to new challenges. These skills and qualities are crucial for contributing to team projects, learning quickly on the job, and developing into a successful engineer.

What is a junior engineer?

A junior engineer is an entry-level engineering professional who reports to and learns from a senior engineer. You can find junior engineering jobs in every subset of the engineering field: industrial engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, materials engineering, and computer engineering. As a junior engineer, your job duties include testing project components, identifying problems and discovering solutions, working on ongoing projects based on specifications or drawings, and collaborating with teams of other engineers.

What are some common challenges faced by junior engineers when starting in a new team, and how can they overcome them?

Junior Engineers often encounter challenges such as adjusting to unfamiliar engineering tools, understanding existing codebases, and communicating effectively with senior team members. To overcome these, it's helpful to actively seek feedback, ask clarifying questions, and participate in code reviews or team meetings. Building relationships with mentors and collaborating closely with peers can accelerate learning and make the transition smoother. Over time, consistent effort and openness to learning help Junior Engineers become valuable contributors to their teams.
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Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer (RF Design)

L3HHCM20

Rochester, NY

$92K - $171K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer (RF Design)

Job Code: 41933

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: 5/8: Employees work 8 hours per day, 5 days a week

Job Description:

As a member of the Product Support Engineering team, you will be tasked with investigating a variety of problems related to: RF/Analog circuitry, assembly, SMT and test.  A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of radio transmitter and receiver design is required. You will collaborate across multifunctional teams to diagnose problems to component level, determining solutions via simulation and experimentation and implementing corrective actions.  You will be tasked with leading and mentoring junior engineers, being the go-to person for all things RF.  In addition, the successful candidate will work closely with the RF design teams to design out obsolete or long lead components

Typical tasks include:

  • Mentoring and guiding junior staff, assisting them as they investigate problems and perform simulations.  Leading investigations and coordinating tasks.  Detailing design tradeoffs and ensuring that the product's performance is aligned with the product specification and industry standards.   
  • Mitigating component shortages through qualifying alternatives or redesigning circuits and sub-assemblies. 
  • Working with design engineering and manufacturing teams to introduce new designs into manufacturing.
  • Working with design engineering to make necessary circuit changes prior to and during the launch of new products.
  • Troubleshooting units, modules, and assemblies to the component level, and implementing changes to reduce failures.
  • Improving product performance and implementing cost improvements outlining design tradeoffs and risks.

Essential Functions:

  • Hardware troubleshooting ability including analog and RF components and circuits.
  • Ability to design and conduct engineering experiments and act upon test results.
  • Design and analysis of circuits and components utilizing ADS, Matlab, and various design and simulation tools.  Hold training session with junior staff regarding simulations, actual bench measurements, and how to reconcile the differences between the models and the circuit design.
  • Ability to use typical lab equipment: Oscilloscope, DMM, Spectrum & Network Analyzers, and signal generators.
  • Able to analyze designs and communicate technical information to support staff.
  • Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 7 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 11 years of prior related experience.
  • A high-level RF knowledge, and design and troubleshoot experience is required.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Electrical engineering degree.
  • Experience with tactical Radio and Power Amplifier HW. 
  • Experience troubleshooting to component level.
  • Working knowledge of LabVIEW, ADS and Jira.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York State 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. 

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