L3Harris Technologies

Lead, RF Design Engineer

L3Harris Technologies

Posted 14 Oct 2026

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**Job Title: Lead, RF Design Engineer** **Job Code: 46117** **Job Location: Rockwall, TX** **Job Schedule: 9/80 - Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked (Every Other Friday Off)** **Job Description:** L3Harris is seeking a highly driven RF Hardware Design Engineer to lead the design and development of advanced RF circuit boards for military airborne ISR systems. You will be part of a multi-disciplined engineering team working on diverse antenna system projects. As a Lead RF Design Engineer, you will be directly supporting new product development for mission-critical hardware in a collaborative engineering environment focused on innovation, rapid development, and precision execution. **Essential Functions:** - Designing, implementing, and testing RF CCAs for military airborne applications. - Lead schematic design, component selection, and PCB Layout. - Develop and refine system-level RF architectures that meet demanding environmental, performance, and reliability requirements - Create detailed technical documentation including requirements, design reports, test procedures, and verification artifacts consistent with L3Harris engineering standards. - Collaborate closely with systems engineering, mechanical engineering, firmware, antenna engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless integration and efficient production. **Qualifications:** - Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. **Preferred Additional Skills:** - Strong Schematic and PCB layout experience using Cadence, Mentor Graphics, or equivalent software. - Understanding of RF/Digital CCA design and manufacturing - Hands on experience with Vector Network Analyzer calibration and measurement. Familiarity with spectrum analyzers, signal generators, noise figure meters, oscilloscopes, DMM, etc. - Analytical design experience using software and simulation tools such as AWR Microwave Office/Keysight ADS, CST, FEKO, and HFSS. - Familiarity with antenna ranges and pattern testing (far field, nearfield, compact, etc.) - Hold a current security Clearance or the ability to obtain a security clearance. #LI-ZB2

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