Associate, Computer / Electrical Engineer (FPGA Development)

Job Title: Associate, Computer / Electrical Engineer (FPGA Development)

Job Code: 43671

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off.

Job Description:

Prepare component drawings and specifications for highly complex products that may be electro-optical, opto-mechanical or electro-mechanical in nature

Provide support to engineering and purchasing for procurement and selection of parts and materials, prepare nonstandard part and material submittals, interface and work with inside and outside labs to interpret test results and define testing for the purposes of assuring that parts are compliant to requirements

Effectively communicate with program engineers, management, and customers on technical issues and status of work

Present results of analysis to program engineers and customers on a regular basis to ensure proper interpretation and understanding

Act as a technical consultant in areas of expertise and to perform technical reviews of material/component quality documentation including supplier data, test results, etc. to assure conformance to stated requirements.

Follow established procedures and specific, detailed instructions and/or guidance from more senior functional staff

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:

To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science Engineering or related field or have completed their Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

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)

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $62,000.00 - $115,000.00. 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 relocation stipend, 401(k), EAP, 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.