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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Associate, Hardware Engineering, Tactical Data Links - **Company:** L3Harris Technologies, Inc. - **Location:** Carlsbad, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $80,500.0 - $149,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Microsoft Windows, Analog Electronics, Computing Platforms, Computer Engineering, Modems, Linux, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), MATLAB, Radio-Frequency Identification, Schematic Capture, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Spice, Verilog, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Vivado, ModelSim - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/6952d28b-eb17-46be-b22f-1dbee24ff155 ## About the Role * 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: * 2 years of experience with design tools and processes for Schematic Capture, CAD, SPICE, ADS, Hyperlynx, MATLAB, AMD/Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus, and/or Modelsim/Questa * Knowledge and/or experience with VHDL, Verilog, Power, Analog, Antennas, Controls, RF, Modem, EDA, DSP, MATLAB, Communication Systems, Aerospace industry * Work and/or project experience in any of the following: Digital, Analog, or RF circuit design, Communications, Digital Signal Processing, Programmable Logic * Excellent communication, technical writing, and presentation skills * Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines * Familiarity with various computing environments (LINUX/Windows) * Strong background in Digital, RF, Analog circuit design principles, DSP, Programmable Logic, and/or FPGAs * Self-starter, collaborative, and, independent ## Description The Hardware Engineering and Development team is product focused and sees their designs from initial concept to development and through production. Candidates will work closely with Systems and Software Engineering, CAD, Components Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to ensure designs meet all requirements and are producible. As a Hardware Engineer supporting the Tactical Data Links line of business within our Spectrum Superiority Segment, you'll have the opportunity to: * Participate in system requirements definition * Lead and participate in high-level design and low-level design review * Produce and test design deliverables such as Circuit Card Assemblies in RF, Digital, and mixed signal applications * Create Bill of Materials and work with Planning and Supply Chain for part procurement * Work closely with Component Engineering for part creation on new designs and sustaining current products * Produce program deliverables and develop design-level documentation * Ability to obtain a United States Secret Clearance, 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. 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