Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer- FPGA
L3HARRIS Technologies
Rochester, NY · Posted October 28, 2026
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About the job
Job Title: Sr Specialist, Electrical Engineer- FPGA **Guaranteed Sign-On Bonus**
Job Code: 46794
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:
L3harris is seeking signal processing focused digital design and verification engineers to support our development of tactical communication products. The candidate will function in an FPGA developer role, working in a cross functional team environment to design, verify and test modem/signal processing-based FPGA firmware for radio communication systems. Successful candidates must have experience with RTL development using VHDL, as well as experience in FPGA verification methodologies using SystemVerilog. Candidate will be required to analyze requirements, create FPGA specifications/development plans, create FPGA verification/test plans, code firmware designs in VHDL, and verify designs meet requirements.
Essential Functions:
Ability to analyze system requirements and architect FPGA based processing solutions based on requirements using the latest FPGA digital technology.
Experience implementing complex modem and/or DSP circuits in programmable logic using FPGA devices. Equivalent experience in ASIC design is also applicable.
Broad experience in embedded system design and solutions for communications systems.
Architect, Implement, and verify complex algorithms in FPGAs and Software
Perform detailed analysis including requirements analysis, use case scenarios, conceptual design, trade studies, test, operation, and maintenance of radio communications products.
Work with cross functional teams as needed to define and refine design requirements and implement.
Assist in development of high-level and detailed verification test plans consistent with system requirements and specifications
Prepare design and implementation reviews. Present technical briefings and status to internal and external customers.
Experience with Universal Verification Methodology(UVM)
Working knowledge and experience in implementation and testing of MODEM RF Designs
Experience with MatLab, Simulink or similar DSP modelling tools
Experience with FPGA Vendor Specific FPGA Implementation tools(Vivado/Quartus/Libero)
Experience/proficiency with TCL and Python scripting languages
Experience working in a Linux based development environment
Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree with 6 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 4 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Active US Secret Clearance
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York 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