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L3Harris Technologies · Rochester, NY

# Associate, Computer / Electrical Engineer (FPGA Development)

Rochester, NY, US Full-time {'@type': 'MonetaryAmount', 'currency': '', 'value': {'@type': 'QuantitativeValue', 'unitText': ''}} Operations 

Listed on L3Harris Technologies’s official careers site. Posted October 26, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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## Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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

Associate, Computer / Electrical Engineer (FPGA Development)

### Job Code

43671 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.

### Job Description
- Prepare component drawings and specifications for highly complex products that may be electro-optical, opto-mechanical or electro-mechanical in nature
- Provide support to engineering and purchasing for procurement and selection of parts and materials, prepare nonstandard part and material submittals, interface and work with inside and outside labs to interpret test results and define testing for the purposes of assuring that parts are compliant to requirements Effectively communicate with program engineers, management, and customers on technical issues and status of work
- Present results of analysis to program engineers and customers on a regular basis to ensure proper interpretation and understanding
- Act as a technical consultant in areas of expertise and to perform technical reviews of material/component quality documentation including supplier data, test results, etc. to assure conformance to stated requirements.
- Follow established procedures and specific, detailed instructions and/or guidance from more senior functional staff

### Digital Engineering
- Design, analyze, modify, test and evaluate FPGA and programmable hardware
- Design complex Circuit Card Assemblies to support Avionics and Space customer’s photonic subsystems and integrated communication systems Digital
- Design requires programmable logic, VHDL language and digital communications systems knowledge Modem Design (including SATCOM, wireless, cellular and software defined radios) requires knowledge of digital communications systems, waveform generation and signal processing, FPGA design (in VHDL) and familiarity with Digital Signal Processors chips DSP design positions require knowledge of digital signal processing techniques, algorithm development, software coding and simulation/modeling using MATLAB Microelectronics
- Design requires training in advanced electronics packaging and MEMS technology Experience with high density interconnect and semiconductor packaging technology is desired
- Determine design approaches and parameters
- Perform system analysis to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints
- Utilize modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, and evaluate results
- Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability
- Perform simulations and present design reviews to peer engineers
- Ability to write scripts to control synthesis and build tool RF Engineering RF/Microwave Device testing and evaluation including s-parameter, large signal load pull characterization as well as modulated signal measurements
- Must have familiarity with common commercial RF design and analysis tools to design and analyze RF circuits and systems (i.e.

ADS, HFSS, CST, MATLAB, etc) Determine design approaches and parameters. Analyze electrical requirements to determine feasibility of design within time and cost constraints.
- Analyze equipment to establish operating data, conducts experimental tests and evaluates results

### Photonics Engineering
- Design, analyze, modify, test and evaluate optical communications systems and subsystem level components
- Design, analyze, modify, test and evaluate RF Photonic systems and subsystem level components

### Antenna Engineering
- Design, analyze, modify, test, and evaluate antenna systems and subsystem level components.
- Utilize design tools such as HFSS, CST, MATLAB, and GRASP Evaluate antennas in anechoic chambers and use network analyzers

### Hardware Design Verification
- Design and modify tests to verify the operational state of various L3Harris products and accessories
- Test, analyze, and evaluate the requirements compliance of L3 Harris hardware products
- Utilize tools such as network analyzers and LabVIEW Optical Engineering
- Perform optical design and analysis on advanced telescopes, calibrators, unique optical test sets
- Develop optical budgets and sensitivities including wavefront error, MTF, line of sight, and throughput
- Perform analyses to show compliance to optical requirements and specifications for imaging systems, assemblies, component drawings, coatings, etc.
- Perform tolerancing analyses to assess manufacturability and optical alignment
- Provide optical modeling, analysis and metrology support during system alignment, integration and testing
- Perform other unique modeling tasks, such as: spectral tuning/splitting, polarization, phase retrieval, image simulation, etc.

Support the development of optical technologies and architectural concepts to support the company’s current and new business opportunities Qualifications: To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science Engineering or related field or have completed their Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

### Preferred Skills
- Knowledge and/or experience with VHDL, MCM, HFSS, Network, Power, Analog, Antennas, Controls, ENE, RF, Photonics, Modem, EDA, DSP, MATLAB, Communication Systems, FPGA, Aerospace industry or Optical Engineering
- Knowledge of Code V and/or Zemax software tools
- Excellent communication, technical writing and presentation skills
- Knowledge of FRED, Matlab, Python
- Knowledge of and/or understanding circuit analysis and operational concepts
- Familiarity with various computing environments (LINUX/Windows) In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $62,000.00 - $115,000.00.

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 relocation stipend, 401(k), EAP, 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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish.

For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 26, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Nov 2, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 2, 2026
- Listed for: 7 days
- Location: Rochester, NY, US
- Employment type: Full-time
- Pay: {'@type': 'MonetaryAmount', 'currency': '', 'value': {'@type': 'QuantitativeValue', 'unitText': ''}}[Apply on L3Harris Technologies’s careers site →](https://careers.l3harris.com/en/job/rochester/associate-computer-electrical-engineer-fpga-development/4832/99978302832)

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