Lead, STE Electrical Test Engineer - RF/Power

$122,500 - $227,500/Yr

L3Harris Technologies - Chula Vista, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Chula Vista, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

This is an electrical engineering design position responsible for developing hardware within the Space & Airborne Systems (SAS) Segment of L3Harris. The team, located in the San Diego, CA facility, is tasked with the design, build, and validation of custom tactical transceivers. The Lead, STE Electrical Test Engineer will oversee a team of test engineers in the development of Specialized Test Equipment (STE) and will play a crucial role in ensuring that the equipment meets the required specifications and performance standards. The position involves reviewing product specifications and interface control documents, collaborating with project engineers to determine STE requirements and test methods, and developing a high-level STE design approach. The engineer will be responsible for creating detailed system-level block diagrams and identifying the ideal test equipment necessary for the tasks at hand, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters, and power supplies. In addition to hardware development, the role includes managing STE design and build schedules, authoring progress reports, schedule updates, and Estimates to Complete (EACs) for both internal research and development and contract development projects. The engineer will track STE requirements changes and ensure that the design meets or exceeds these requirements. Providing guidance to test engineers in the detailed design and build of STEs, working with software and firmware engineers to develop solutions, and writing STE verification test procedures are also key responsibilities. Participation in design reviews to enhance product testability is expected as well.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of test engineers in the development of Specialized Test Equipment (STE).
• Review product specifications and interface control documents.
• Collaborate with project engineers to determine STE requirements and test methods.
• Develop high-level STE design approach and detailed system-level block diagrams.
• Identify ideal test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters, and power supplies.
• Manage STE design and build schedules.
• Author progress reports, schedule updates, and Estimates to Complete (EACs) for both IR&D and contract development projects.
• Track STE requirements changes and ensure design meets/exceeds requirements.
• Provide guidance to test engineers in the detailed design and build of STEs.
• Work with software/firmware engineers to develop solutions.
• Write STE verification test procedures.
• Participate in design reviews to help improve product testability.

Requirements

• 7+ years of National Instruments LabView development experience.
• 5+ years of hardware testing experience with electronic parts and systems in analog, digital, and RF environments.
• Experience working with detailed schematics, firmware, and software design.
• Experience with lab and test measurement tools including oscilloscopes, signal generators, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and power sensors.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Working knowledge of RF fundamentals and communication theory.
• Skilled at preparing meeting materials and presenting them to an audience with varied technical backgrounds.
• Experience leading a cross-functional engineering development team.
• Familiarity with Xilinx, Microsemi, or Altera FPGA design software and VHDL/Verilog.
• National Instruments TestStand programming experience.

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays