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Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer

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location_on475, Central Avenue, City of Rochester, Monroe County, New York, 14605, United States

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About the Team

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense technology, dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent passionate about their work. Our employees are unified by a shared dedication to our customers' missions and a quest for professional growth. We provide an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success, with a fundamental focus on values, community dedication, and excellence.

L3Harris Airborne Imaging in Rochester, NY, delivers end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Our mission-critical needs are always in mind as we develop specialized firmware for multi-spectral imaging systems.

About the Role

The Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineering serves as a highly motivated FPGA design engineer within our Airborne Imaging group. In this role, you will develop, simulate, and integrate highly specialized firmware designs targeting multi-spectral imaging systems. You will act as a lead designer, working semi-autonomously to potentially drive a small team of firmware engineers through coding, simulation, code analysis, and circuit card design support.

Your day-to-day involves decomposing system and box-level requirements into FPGA specifications, architecting digital solutions, and performing formal lab verification of functional imaging systems. You will lead the full lifecycle development of VHDL designs, refine firmware development processes, and support the planning and execution of project plans, design reviews, and production releases. Additionally, you will mentor younger engineers and support customers with the use and troubleshooting of fielded products.

Work Schedule

This position operates on a 9/80 schedule. Employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off.

Hiring Process & Security

Many of our positions require the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance, which may only be granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume, you agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your information with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

Equal Opportunity & Culture

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants with respect and dignity, maintaining a workplace free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or citizenship status.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks where permitted by law. We are an E-Verify Employer.

Work location

Work model: On-site

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475, Central Avenue, City of Rochester, Monroe County, New York, 14605, United States

City of Rochester, New York

Key Responsibilities

  • check_circleDecompose and allocate system and box-level requirements to FPGA specifications
  • check_circleReview product specifications and generate system and module-level block diagrams
  • check_circleLead teams of engineers in generating FPGA design solutions
  • check_circleLead the full life cycle development and integration of VHDL into different FPGA families
  • check_circleLead bench-level system integration with hardware, software, and other FPGA designs
  • check_circleSupport proposal efforts to define detailed system requirements
  • check_circleSupport qualification and production testing in the event of test failures
  • check_circleProvide mentoring to younger engineers
  • check_circleArchitect digital solutions targeting FPGAs and implement them on FPGA platforms

Requirements

  • verifiedBachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience
  • verifiedGraduate Degree and minimum 4 years of prior related experience
  • verifiedIn lieu of a degree, minimum 10 years of prior related experience
  • verifiedAbility to obtain a US Security Clearance

Nice to Have

Thorough understanding of version control best practices and tools (subversion, git, etc). Experience with control protocols such I2C, SPI, RS-232/422, and ARINC 818. Experience with complex block and top level simulations of FPGA designs requiring high level transaction-based models. Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments in a fast-paced work environment and to complete design/project goals with minimal oversight and direction. Experience with and understanding of Altera or Xilinx FPGA architectures. Experience with high speed serial protocols (PCI Express, SRIO, Ethernet). Experience designing 10G Ethernet based Network Interface Designs. Experience in network protocols including IPv6 and UDP. Experience with SoC (Kintex UltraScale/UltraScale+, Virtex UltraScale/UltraScale+, Zynq UltraScale). Experience with VHDL. Solid understanding of basic image processing and image acquisition in a real time environment.

Benefits & Perks

check_circleHealth and disability insurancecheck_circle401(k) matchcheck_circleFlexible spending accountscheck_circleEmployee assistance program (EAP)Education assistance
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6+ yrs (Senior)

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Bachelor's Degree required with minimum 6 years experience

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Frequently asked questions about Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer at L3Harris Technologies

What does a Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer at L3Harris Technologies do?expand_more
In this Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer at L3Harris Technologies role, you will decompose and allocate system and box-level requirements to fpga specifications; review product specifications and generate system and module-level block diagrams; lead teams of engineers in generating fpga design solutions; and lead the full life cycle development and integration of vhdl into different fpga families.
What are the requirements for this Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer role?expand_more
To qualify for the Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer at L3Harris Technologies position, applicants should have: Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience; Graduate Degree and minimum 4 years of prior related experience; In lieu of a degree, minimum 10 years of prior related experience; and Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.
Where is the Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer role at L3Harris Technologies located?expand_more
Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer at L3Harris Technologies is based in 475, Central Avenue, City of Rochester, Monroe County, New York, 14605, United States. This is a on-site role.
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L3Harris Technologies has listed this Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer role?expand_more
Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer at L3Harris Technologies typically requires 6+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.
What skills do you need for the Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer role at L3Harris Technologies?expand_more
Key skills for Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer at L3Harris Technologies include Fpga; VHDL; Subversion; Git; I2c; Spi; RS-232/422; and Arinc 818.
What education is required for Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer at L3Harris Technologies?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's Degree required with minimum 6 years experience; and Graduate Degree preferred with minimum 4 years experience.
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Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer at L3Harris Technologies is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.
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