Level 3 Communications, Inc

Senior Specialist, Engineering Services

Level 3 Communications, Inc$76K — $141K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years experience or Graduate Degree with 4+ years; alternative: 10+ years relevant experience without degree
  • Experienced in electronic circuit design including RF, analog, and digital components
  • Familiarity with IPC standards and certifications (IPC-610, IPC-620, IPC-7711/7721 preferred)
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential
  • Hands-on experience with PCB modifications, surface-mount technology (SMT), and soldering
  • Basic mechanical aptitude for fixture design and assembly
  • Experience with measurement tools like analyzers and oscilloscopes

Responsibilities

  • Implement and maintain testing and troubleshooting methodologies for systems and equipment
  • Conduct engineering design tasks and operational tests on radio systems
  • Utilize various test equipment for performance evaluation of radio devices
  • Assist in troubleshooting existing and new products at manufacturing facilities
  • Conduct engineering experiments and fault isolation on systems under engineer guidance
  • Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting to identify root causes of equipment issues
  • Manage asset tracking for development and calibration duties within the organization

Benefits

  • Health and disability insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Education assistance
  • Parental leave
  • Paid time off and company holidays
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Engineering Services

Job Code: 41981

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:

The Sr. Specialist will require a solid understanding of electronics and mechanical concepts. This position will also require participating in a team environment. Routinely interacts with design engineers, manufacturing staff, management and planning. Requires the application of the principles and techniques of electrical/mechanical engineering. The successful candidate will be responsible for the board level modifications, troubleshooting and testing, repairing of hardware, assembly/disassembly of equipment, and fixturing for tactical radio accessory products and accessories

Essential Functions:
  • Responsible for implementing and maintaining methods of testing and troubleshooting equipment and systems. Performs engineering RF/analog/digital design and measurement tasks as well as operational tests and fault isolation on radio systems
  • Uses a variety of test and measurement equipment to evaluate radio equipment performance
  • Support troubleshoot of existing/new products in our manufacturing facility
  • Performs engineering tests, detailed experimental testing or operational test and fault isolation on boards, systems and equipment with guidance from engineering.
  • Performs electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting to determine root cause of problems in equipment.
  • Uses test and diagnostic equipment to perform checks
  • Utilizes the L3Harris order entry system to orders cables, attenuators, and other ancillary items.
  • Builds cables, fixtures, and ancillary hardware
  • Radio and equipment repair
  • Tracks radio and other development assets.
  • Responsible for supporting calibration duties for the second floor of A&E
  • Supports field test, engineering, and other organizational technician needs.
  • Supports entry of items, (BOMs, ECOs, ECRs), into Division CM System (Agile)

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Exposure to electronic circuit elements such as: ASICs, PLLs, DACs, Amplifiers and Power Supplies desirable
  • Knowledge of IPC-610, IPC-620, and IPC-7711/7721 (certification preferred)
  • Proven and effective communications skills and interpersonal skills are a must
  • PWB level modification and build experience (SMT devices, removal, soldering)
  • Fixture design and assembly (basic mechanical skills)
  • Cable building and repair experience desired
  • Experience in digital, analog, and RF circuitry design/troubleshoot
  • Measurement of key performance parameters using analyzers, generators, oscilloscopes, and meters
  • Understanding of software defined radio products and communications
  • Expertise in evaluation of designs for testability; Working knowledge of the fundamentals of In-Circuit Test (ICT), functional board level testing, unit and system level testing, coverage analysis
  • Experience with automation systems including electronic test
  • Must have proven prioritization and planning skills


In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $76,500 - $141,500. 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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