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.
About the role
L3Harris in Eight Mile Plains is The Centre of Excellence for Electronic Warfare and is home to world-leading design, manufacture and integration expertise and the sustainment of high-reliability electronic warfare components. Our highly skilled workforce design and develop Australia’s sovereign defence capabilities such as the next-generation space, airborne and cyber capabilities for the Australian warfighter.
As part of the RF team, you will be working with a team of highly skilled RF electronics engineers to solve complex design challenges by utilising modern tools and software. The opportunity will challenge you to think out of the box and deliver innovative and cutting-edge solutions.
What the role will involve
The responsibilities of your role will include the following:
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Design and deliver RF circuits, modules, and systems, including simulation, prototyping, and validation.
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Define and verify RF performance requirements and specifications.
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Identify and manage technical risks, making informed trade-offs.
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Act as RF technical authority for assigned projects.
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Review and approve RF designs and documentation in line with engineering processes.
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Develop manufacturing documentation, test procedures, and acceptance criteria.
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Support procurement through component selection and supplier evaluation.
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Ensure compliance with AS9100, quality standards, and security/export controls.
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Drive continuous improvement and support team capability development.
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Provide RF expertise to stakeholders and contribute to bids, proposals, and R&D activities.
What you’ll bring
To succeed in this role, you’ll need the following experience and skills:
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Degree-qualified in Electrical/Electronic Engineering (or equivalent) with a strong RF, microwave, or photonics focus.
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6+ years’ experience in RF engineering or a similar role.
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Eligible for RPEQ registration.
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Hands-on experience with RF test equipment and active RF device design, control, and testing.
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Experience in system-level RF design and RF line-up budget analysis.
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Proficient in RF simulation and modelling tools (e.g. CST, Microwave Office, MATLAB, Python).
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Hold Australian Government Security Clearance NV1 (minimum) or NV2 (desirable).
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Be eligible to handle ITAR regulated technical data.
Desirable:
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Experience designing substrate or cavity filters and EMI/EMC compliance.
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Exposure to Electronic Warfare systems.
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Experience with antennas, photonics, or optical systems.
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Familiarity with hermetic modules, bare-die components, and PCB design tools (e.g. Altium).
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Experience with design for manufacture and supporting production environments.
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Ability to engage with customers to define requirements and develop specifications.
A few of our employee benefits are:
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Flexible working hours and patterns depending on location
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Discounted private health insurance
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Company supported professional development programs
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Retail Reward programs
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An additional week of leave per annum plus the option to buy or sell up to 2 weeks additional annual leave.
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Salary continuance insurance (SCI pays 75% of your base salary and bonus for up to 2 years)
Important to know
Due to the nature of our work many our roles require an Australian citizenship and will require the successful candidate to successfully apply and hold an Australian Defence Security Clearance and/or be assessed to work with ITAR information. Please answer the pre-screening questions upon applying for this assessment.
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No Agency applications will be accepted.
As an equal opportunities employer, L3Harris is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
