Scientist, Space Systems - RF Design, Frequency Conversion, and LO Synthesis

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Job Title : Scientist, Space Systems - RF Design, Frequency Conversion and LO Synthesis

Job Code : 24692

Job Location : Palm Bay, FL

Job Description :

The L3Harris Space and Airborne Systems segment is seeking an exceptional RF Engineer specializing in frequency conversion and LO synthesis to lead sophisticated RF / Microwave design activities, leveraging their extensive expertise in RF architecture to fulfill our customers' complex missions. This pivotal role involves optimizing RF, IF and LO performance through research, design, development, and verification, while leading customer programs, advancing IRAD projects, conducting technical trade studies, authoring detailed proposals, and providing mentorship throughout the engineering organization. Success will be achieved through the utilization of a diverse array of advanced RF simulation tools and laboratory equipment to create innovative hardware solutions while ensuring our commitment to design excellence.

The ideal candidate should be a subject matter expert in RF design for frequency conversion and LO synthesis, with an entrepreneurial background, capable of collaborating with engineering technical experts, business development, and senior management. They will address customer and mission needs through technical analysis, presentations, white papers, proposals, and strategic guidance, while demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills within a large engineering enterprise and with external partners. Additionally, they will assess technical risks, the political climate, budget, and schedule limitations to build trust in the Space Systems sector and L3Harris.

Essential Functions :

• Lead complex RF Design activities for frequency conversion and LO synthesis, including research, architecture, design, analysis, and verification, to advance the performance of RF system architecture, including RF payloads, modules and circuit card assemblies.
• Drive multi-discipline technical teams through all phases of program milestones (pursuit, proposals, SRR, SDR, PDR, CDR, etc.).
• Research industry trends to develop roadmaps utilizing the latest technologies to increase RF, IF and LO hardware capabilities while simultaneously reducing size, weight, power and cost.
• Lead Internal Research and Design (IRAD) initiatives and conduct technical trade studies to drive tactical and strategic decisions for program leadership.
• Generate white papers, proposals, and Basis of Estimates (BOEs), to ensure success in terms of technical performance, cost and schedule.
• Collaborate with customers and program leadership to align RF performance requirements with internal stakeholders.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and leadership to other engineers.

Qualifications :

RF transmitter up-conversion and receiver down-conversion utilizing active and passive RF mixers, amplifiers, filters, attenuators, splitters, couplers, etc. for different frequency conversion techniques including superheterodyne and direct conversion (zero-IF).

RF and LO stability analysis taking into