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Sr Assoc, Electrical Engrg

Rochester, New York
Full Time On-site

L3Harris is seeking a Senior Associate, Electrical Engineering to perform test engineering support in an automated electronic factory, building secure military radios at our Rochester, NY Jefferson location. 

Essential Functions:

  • Implement engineering level changes to complex RF/analog/digital test and troubleshoot systems.  Develop, debug, optimize test software using National Instruments LabVIEW, and TestStand.
  • Uses a variety of test and measurement equipment to evaluate radio equipment performance.
  • Analyze and support need for additional production capacity and capability across supported production lines.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement and conceptualize innovative solutions to drive strategic initiatives with organizational impact such as test time reductions and yield improvements. 
  • Responsible for implementing and maintaining cost-effective methods of testing and troubleshooting equipment and systems.
  • Review test and diagnostic software, design test fixtures, complete test procedures for new and existing products.
  • Document test hardware and software in alignment with test engineering standards.
  • Instruct technicians in the completion of test requirements as described above.
  • Ensures production goals & metrics are met from a test perspective.
  • Create/Update test station documentation items such as MTP’s, Station BOM’s, AMR’s, and TSW’s.
  • Update and troubleshoot complex digital and RF test systems. Drive improvement into test systems.
  • Guide and train lower-level engineers and technicians to test processes and procedures.
  • Improve Test Engineering systems and implement changes across the facility.
  • Experience in Electronics manufacturing systems, production processes technical standards and measurement equipment.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experienced professional with proficient knowledge of job area and practical knowledge of project management.  Communicates with contacts inside and outside of own department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures. Recommends enhancements to systems and processes. Works to achieve operational targets for specific programs and projects with moderate impact on departmental results.
  • Understanding of Harris RF New and Legacy products.
  • Experience reading schematics and troubleshooting to component level.
  • Experience with Automated Test Systems, LabVIEW preferred.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $70,500 -  $130,500. 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. L3Harris 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.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris 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. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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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