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Job Title: Scientist, Systems Engineering - GPS / FPGA Development
Job Number: 34285
Job Location: Yorba Linda, CA
Job Schedule: 4 / 10
Clearance: Must Have the Ability to Obtain and Maintain a Department of War Security Clearance
Job Description:
As a member of the Engineering Technical Team, this position is responsible for the development, design, execution, test for Systems Engineering focusing on Global Positioning System (GPS) Signal Processing and Anti-Jam (AJ) including FPGA development for DoW programs. 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 DoW programs. Must be able to work closely with customers, agencies, and across engineering disciplines. The position also offers great opportunities to advance state-of-the-art technology and create new products.
Essential Functions:
- Execute design, build, integration and test activities, problem resolution and verify that the deliverable products meet all program and customer requirements.
- Provide innovative Systems Engineering solutions consistent with business development plans.
- Provide project management reports as required, support senior level reviews as necessary.
- Provide inputs and reviews of the engineering technical baseline as part of proposal efforts.
- Interface with the program’s leadership and other teams (SW and HW) on a frequent basis, conduct or participate in customer and/or program technical review presentations, and provide progress status updates on work products.
- Participate in the product development process including design reviews.
- Must have or be able to obtain a US Secret security clearance
Qualifications:
- Position requires a bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or related discipline with 12 years of prior relevant experience or
- Graduate Degree in STEM and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
- In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience
- Experience in GPS systems development (5 year minimum)
- Work effectively in both independent and team environments.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Broad and practical experience in GPS systems and GPS receivers, M-code, Anti-Jam (AJ)/Anti-Spoof (AS) and Tracking design a plus.
- Experience in Communications and Signal Processing desired (5 years+).
- Experience in Digital Receiver design, particularly spread spectrum signals desired (5 years +).
- Flexible work schedule but 4/10 is preferred
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 Min $153,000.00 - $284,000.00 Max. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $133,000.00 Min - $247,000.00 Max. 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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