Bachelor's Degree with 4+ years of relevant experience or Graduate Degree with 2+ years; 8+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
Active US Secret security clearance.
Experience with secure modem systems and COMSEC-related hardware preferred.
Familiarity with SATCOM systems is a plus.
Proficiency in cable design and integration for RF, IF, and Ethernet.
Responsibilities
Develop and update test plans and procedures for modem and RF/IF hardware.
Author detailed Acceptance and Design Verification Test procedures.
Configure and operate RF/IF test equipment for testing at ~700 MHz.
Perform integration and testing of RF components and modem assemblies.
Configure and test Ethernet interfaces and network data flows.
Automate test execution and data analysis using MATLAB, Python, or PowerShell.
Execute environmental and performance tests, documenting results and issues.
Participate in test readiness reviews and provide recommendations for improvements.
Benefits
9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
Collaborative work environment across functional teams.
Potential for travel up to 10% for project needs.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Specialist, Integration & Test Engineer
Job Code: 45870
Job Location: Palm Bay, FL
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 Corporation is seeking a Specialist, Integration & Test Engineer to support RF and modem test operations for a portfolio of Communication Systems programs in Brevard County, Florida. This role focuses on RF/IF testing (around 700 MHz IF), development and execution of formal test procedures, and support to Design Verification Test (DVT), Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP), and post-check activities for modem-based systems. You will work across functional teams to ensure integrated hardware, software, and networked elements meet performance and reliability requirements critical to our warfighters' missions.
Essential Functions:
Develop, review, and update test plans, test procedures, test reports, and Requirements Verification Traceability Matrix (RVTM) to ensure complete requirements coverage for modem and associated RF/IF hardware.
Author detailed ATP/DVT procedures for modem subsystems and systems, including pre- and post-check activities, regression testing, and troubleshooting steps.
Configure and operate RF/IF test equipment including signal generators, noise sources, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, power meters, frequency counters, oscilloscopes, and multimeters to test IF at ~700 MHz and RF paths.
Perform integration and test of critical RF receive/transmit components, IF chains, and modem assemblies, including antennas, modems, frequency converters, LNAs, HPAs, waveguides, media converters, and network devices.
Configure and test Ethernet-based interfaces, including switch configuration, VLANs, media taps, and UDP/TCP data flows between modems, servers, and networked devices.
Use MATLAB, Python, and/or Windows PowerShell to automate test execution, perform data capture, and conduct quantitative analysis of RF, IF, and network performance metrics.
Execute environmental, functional, and performance tests on electronic, electromechanical, and software-driven systems, documenting results and issues for resolution.
Participate in and occasionally lead test readiness reviews, test working groups, and technical discussions, providing recommendations for testability, producibility, and process improvements.
Travel up to 10% may be required.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
Active US Secret security clearance
Preferred Additional Skills:
Experience with secure modem systems and/or COMSEC-related hardware and configurations.
Prior SATCOM experience.
Experience with cable design, integration, and test (RF, IF, Ethernet, and control cabling).
Experience with Jira or similar issue tracking / requirements / test management tools.
Experience with Wireshark to capture, inspect, and troubleshoot network traffic and system-level connectivity issues.
CompTIA Security+ or equivalent security certification.
