Digital Design Engineer

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Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission‑critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end‑to‑end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title:
Digital Design Electrical Engineer

Job Code: 29560

Job Location:
Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: 9/80:
Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

At L3

Harris Technologies, we design and deliver advanced communications systems that keep military forces and mission partners securely connected around the world. We’re looking for a Digital Design Electrical Engineer who is excited to take on challenging design problems and help shape the next generation of software‑defined radios and tactical communications systems.

In this role, you’ll lead the design and development of advanced digital hardware — from concept through production — while working alongside experts in FPGA, DSP, RF, and embedded systems. You’ll gain exposure to the latest high‑speed digital interfaces, power‑efficient designs, and mission‑critical systems integration.

If you’re driven by innovation, collaboration, and the chance to see your work directly impact global security and defense missions, this role is for you.

• Digital hardware research, design, and development related to software‑defined radios.
• Simulation, prototyping, schematic capture, understanding of printed wiring board and flexible circuit layout design, hands‑on measurement of high speed and other electrical interfaces.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and issues based on technical challenge and business/revenue impact.
• Diverse product development knowledge from component selection through change orders and factory implementation.
• Analysis of electrical requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with test equipment including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, etc. to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests and evaluate results.
• Proficient in the use of high level programming languages to configure programmable logic devices, control electrical circuits, and to increase job efficiency.
• Perform integration with other subsystems including RF, FPGA, DSP, embedded firmware, test equipment, etc.
• Provide timely and thorough response to issues that impact continuous production and generation of revenue in operations.
• Problem‑solving expertise, ability to work autonomously and with others.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance.

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

• Experience in emerging digital design trends (including new parts, manufacturers, capabilities, analysis).
• Experience with state‑of‑the‑art high‑speed digital communications protocols (USB, Gb Ethernet, PCIe Express, etc.).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills coupled with ability to work within a large engineering team.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $90,500 — $168,500. This 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. L3

Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance,…