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We design advanced wireless digital communication systems and electronic warfare systems. Development efforts include the whole lifecycle of designs from proposals, requirement definition, simulation, synthesis, place and route, and verification testing. We are looking for an engineer who enjoys challenging work with a team of talented engineers and can work well both with a team and as an individual contributor. San Diego provides incredible 365-day outdoor recreation options and cultural experiences, and L3Harris values your work/life balance so you can enjoy these opportunities.\nEssential Functions:\nDevelop high-power RF power amplifiers for fast-hopping military communications applications across L-band through C-band, with RF output power ranging from 8 W to 200 W.\nEvaluate, select, characterize, and model RF transistor and amplifier technologies, including GaAs HBT, GaN HEMT, CMOS, and SiGe.\nDesign and simulate nonlinear, high-power RF systems using Keysight ADS and HFSS, including PCB parasitic extraction and electromagnetic analysis.\nDevelop robust, temperature-compensated bias circuits and perform rigorous multi-loop stability analysis.\nDesign complex wideband and multi-band matching networks using lumped and distributed elements.\nSupport complete transmitter and receiver RF design, including power amplifiers, switches, filters, low-noise amplifiers, directional couplers, and limiters.\nPerform RF cascade analysis and assess overall system gain, noise figure, linearity, and performance tradeoffs.\nCollaborate with Systems, RF/Analog, Digital, and Firmware Engineering teams to integrate complete radio solutions.\nLead lab bring-up, debug, characterization, and performance optimization using spectrum analyzers, RF signal generators, and network analyzers.\nContribute to RF PCB layout, transmission-line design, analog circuitry, operational amplifier circuits, and basic switching power-supply design.\nActive US Secret security clearance\nQualifications:\nBachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 6 years prior RF discrete power amplifier design experience. Graduate Degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 4 years prior discrete power amplifier design experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior discrete power amplifier design experience.\nPreferred Skills:\nSolid foundation in analog electronics, RF transmission lines and RF layout practices.\nExperience across the full high-efficiency PA development cycle, including device selection, evaluation and modeling, circuit design, linear and nonlinear simulation, PCB layout, EM/parasitic extraction, lab bring-up, debug, and optimization.\nRF design experience spanning approximately 0.9 MHz to 6 GHz, with a strong understanding of higher-frequency effects.\nKnowledge of RF device biasing, temperature compensation, RF dependencies, nonlinear behavior, compensation methods, and transmitter linearization techniques.\nExperience designing and integrating RF components including PAs, LNAs, switches, filters, couplers, and limiters.\nExperience with industry-standard RF design tools, including Keysight ADS and HFSS.\nHands-on experience with RF test and measurement equipment, including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and RF signal generators.\nSwitching power supply design\nIn compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $111,500 - $207,500. 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