RF Engineering Technician D
Listed on 2026-07-04
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Engineering
Test Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Electronics Technician, Electrical Engineering
Job Title:
RF Engineering Technician D
Job Code: 35835
Job LocationSan Diego, CA
Job Schedule9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off)
Job DescriptionL3
Harris in San Diego, CA is seeking an experienced RF engineering technician to support the design and manufacturing of Tracking, Telemetry, and Command (TT&C) products for airborne and space‑based applications. As an RF technician, you will be directly involved in the integration and test of advanced satellite communication links, digital telemetry, and signal processing technology. You will be responsible for performing design verification testing and be a liaison between engineering and production test teams.
Functions
- Independently perform design verification testing of circuit cards and higher‑level RF assemblies
- Troubleshoot circuits to the component level in support of determining failure root cause
- Write alignment and test procedures with minimal engineering assistance
- Oversee environmental testing of developmental hardware
- Serve as liaison between engineering and production teams during new product introduction
- Ability to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance
- High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience
- 2 years post‑secondary/Associate’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience
- Minimum 4 years experience performing testing and troubleshooting circuit card assemblies
- Minimum 4 years experience using basic electrical measurement equipment: digital multi‑meter, oscilloscope, power supply, function generator, logic analyzer
- Minimum 4 years experience using RF measurement equipment: signal generator, spectrum analyzer, network analyzer, power meter, noise figure meter
- Demonstrated familiarity with basic RF parameters: bandwidth, reflection, transmission, S‑Parameters, spurious and harmonic signals, noise figure, gain compression, intermodulation
- Demonstrated familiarity with basic analog/digital/DC circuit parameters: voltage/current/power, logic levels, timing
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and assembly drawings
- Active DOD security clearance (Secret/TS)
- Experience with RF circuitry through mmW (Ka band or higher)
- Experience with military or space qualified hardware designs
- Experience performing design verification testing with or without engineering supervision
- Experience characterizing SSPA devices or assemblies using load pull equipment
- Experience characterizing SSPA devices or assemblies nonlinear vector network analyzers
- Experience performing tests on power conversion circuitry (DC/DC converters, etc.)
- Soldering certification or ability to obtain one
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C., Denver, or NYC areas is $75,000 - $139,000. 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, 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.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Equal Opportunity EmployerL3
Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3
Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
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