Senior Associate, SW Test Engineer

Job Title: Senior Associate Test Engineering SW

Job Code: 44416

Job Location: San Diego

Job Schedule: 9/80 1st Shift

Job Description:

We are seeking a SW Test Engineer to support the design verification characterization and integration of automated RF test systems and subsystems (ATS). The ideal candidate will have basic hands-on experience with designing integrating and release of test SW systems utilizing RF measurements automated test solutions and working in cross-functional engineering environments. This role will contribute to the validation of RF hardware across development qualification and manufacturing phases.

Essential Functions:

• Design automated test SW to be used in production testing with multi-unit capabilities automated fault detection and test reporting.
• Develop automated test solutions using LabVIEW and Test Stand
• Develop execute and document SW test plans setup procedures and reports for production SW.
• Support design verification and validation testing as required
• Analyze test data and provide clear technical conclusions and recommendations to design teams
• Collaborate with RF design systems manufacturing quality and production teams to resolve technical issues.
• Create and maintain test documentation SW requirements and configuration-controlled records.
• Assist in transitioning test methods from development into manufacturing or production environments.
• Familiarity with Design for Test (DfT) and Design for Manufacturing (DfM).
• Ability to obtain a security secret clearance

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Science Physics or a related technical discipline an minimum of 2 years of experience in SW programming automated test SW integration or related engineering roles.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Python and C.
• Proficiency in Labview and Test Stand programming environments
• Familiarity with Linux VHDL and general development board platforms like ZYNQs Zed Boards Arty Boards etc
• Experience with wireless communications telemetry SATCOM or aerospace/defense RF systems.
• Familiarity with digital modulation analysis and communications measurements like BPSK QPSK.
• Experience supporting design-to-production transitions.
• Experience generating and deriving system requirements from product specifications RVTMs VCRMs and Validation Plans.
• Understanding of digital communications bandwidth throughput and bit error rate.
• Experience with Encryption systems and architecture.
• Experience with test automation and data analysis tools.
• Experience with digital logic differential communication protocols.
• Basic understanding of RF principles including:
• S-parameters (Gain/Loss/VSWR/Return Loss)
• Basic understanding of schematics block diagrams interface control documents and test requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot and root-cause hardware and measurement issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements the salary range for this role in California is $80.5k -$ 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