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Multi-Function RF Technical Director – Strategic Growth Division Staff

Greenville, Texas; Plano, Texas
Full Time On-site

The Strategic Growth and Advanced Solutions Divisions are seeking a Multi-Function RF Subject Matter expert to shape technical opportunities and investments, while guiding a variety of platform architectural designs to successfully capture opportunity within an expanding AEW&C franchise and a fielded fleet of International Missionized Business Jets (MBJ).  From driving technical solutions at platform level to establishing implementations on a diverse array of active RF elements and subsystems, the Multi-Function RF Technical Director is empowered to bring state-of-the-art technology to our customers, while solving some of the most challenging defense and intelligence issues facing our FVEYS, NATO and Allied partners worldwide.  

Essential Functions:

  • System Design Analysis to guide architectural trades based on RF systems performance.
  • IRAD technical leadership for both industry and customer led demonstrations.
  • Translation of user/customer ConOps into the best-balanced system solutions, including Technical Baseline definition and cost/risk.
  • Research and Development focal with Strategic Suppliers and FFRDC counterparts for Platform utility and force effectiveness/Ops Analysis.
  • Proliferation, scaling and system design integration of latest Active RF offerings across all Engineering disciplines.
  • Active Top-Secret Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI access.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 15 years of prior related engineering experience.
  • Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related engineering experience.
  • In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 19 years of prior related engineering experience.
  • Demonstrated advanced business knowledge and highest level of technical mastery in functional area.
  • Demonstrated leadership capability to guide business or functional teams without formal management role.
  • Demonstrated experience in defense related development of RF systems, sensors and/or ISR platforms.
  • Demonstrated experience in Multi-Function Digital Aperture and Multi-Function Processor technology development.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Knowledge of project execution best practices.
  • Demonstrated System Engineering fundamentals.
  • Ownership of cost-schedule-technical continuum of execution.
  • Ability to present highly technical topics with confidence, clarity and charisma to Customers and Executive leadership alike.
  • Ability to rapidly become engrained in a fast-moving business wholeness meeting a time to market window of opportunity.
  • Experience with Exportability of technology and systems through both FMS and DCS channels.

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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.

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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