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Job Title: Specialist, Electrical Engineering - RF
Job Code: 47638
Job Location: San Diego, CA
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
L3Harris in San Diego, CA is seeking a senior professional with knowledge of RF/microwave engineering and communication theory to support the design and manufacture of Tracking, Telemetry, and Command products for airborne and space-based applications. This role involves circuit card and subsystem design, integration, and testing of RF hardware. The ideal candidate will have experience in RF/microwave engineering, digital modulation techniques, and communications theory.
Essential Functions:
- Perform RF/microwave product development, including circuit card and subsystem design, schematic capture, circuit design, derating, and Worst-Case Analysis (WCA).
- Responsible for projects or processes within job area.
- Utilize modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, and evaluate results.
- Evaluate components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability.
- Perform simulations and present design reviews.
- Perform trade studies for technical decisions.
- Conduct design verification testing to validate performance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to RF hardware and digital communication systems.
- May be responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree with 4 years prior experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
- Active US Secret Security Clearance
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Experience with X-Band or higher RF/microwave transmitter, receiver, and/or converter circuits at the circuit card or module level.
- Knowledge of RF/microwave engineering principles and hands-on experience with RF/microwave and communications test equipment.
- Experience of digital modulation techniques including BPSK, QPSK, and related distortion metrics like EVM.
- Troubleshoot RF/microwave subassemblies to the component level.
- Independently conduct design verification testing.
- Experience performing RF/microwave system and circuit analysis using ADS, AWR VSS, or similar.
- Experience in transmitter design: gain distribution, linearity, modulation formats, synthesizer architecture, and EVM performance.
- Experience in receiver front end design: Noise figure, dynamic range, acquisition and tracking threshold, and BER performance.
- Experience with 3D Electromagnetic analysis using HFSS or similar.
- Understanding of digital design fundamentals, including modem architectures, power supplies, interfacing with ADCs, FPGAs, and more.
- Experience with military or space-qualified hardware designs.
- Design experience with K band frequencies.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $92,500 - $171,500. 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.
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Who's Hiring
- L3Harris38

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Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
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- Electronics & Hardware
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical specialist jobs.
- Associate degree or vocational certificate in electrical technology or a related field
- Journeyman electrician license or equivalent state certification
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 construction safety certification
- Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics and blueprints
- Proficiency with testing equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, and meggers
- Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) standards and local code compliance
Tips for Your Electrical Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to each voltage tier
Employers distinguish sharply between low-voltage, medium-voltage, and high-voltage experience. List your specific voltage ranges and system types under each job entry so hiring managers can place you in the right role without guessing.
List every active certification you hold
OSHA 10 or 30, NFPA 70E arc flash training, and state-specific journeyman or master electrician licenses are often minimum requirements. Place them in a dedicated credentials section near the top of your resume, not buried in a skills list.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists electrical specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name specific equipment
Job listings that mention Allen-Bradley PLCs, Schneider Electric panels, or specific SCADA platforms tell you exactly what skills to lead with. Match the equipment names in your resume to the ones in the posting to get past automated screening.
Prepare a troubleshooting story for interviews
Interviewers for electrical specialist roles almost always ask you to walk through a real fault diagnosis. Prepare two or three specific examples that name the fault type, the diagnostic steps you took, and the resolution, using plain technical language.
Negotiate by referencing local prevailing wage data
Before accepting an offer, check Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data for electrical occupations in your metro area. Knowing the local wage range for your experience level gives you a concrete, defensible number when you counter.
Electrical Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most electrical specialists?
L3Harris, Jacobs, and Adams Electric Company are hiring the most electrical specialists right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Florida, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially strong in utilities, large-scale construction projects, and industrial manufacturing facilities.
How many electrical specialist jobs are remote?
About 40% of electrical specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how hands-on the role typically is. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are electrical design, project coordination, and technical support roles where site presence is not required daily.
How do you become an electrical specialist?
Start by completing a vocational program or associate degree in electrical technology, then enter a registered apprenticeship through a union or employer to build hands-on experience. After completing your apprenticeship hours, pass your state journeyman exam to earn licensure. Pursue additional certifications in areas like NFPA 70E, PLC programming, or specific equipment platforms to qualify for specialist-level roles.
Can you get hired as an electrical specialist with little experience?
Entry-level candidates typically qualify for electrical specialist roles by completing a vocational program, holding a valid electrician apprenticeship card, and demonstrating hands-on experience through coursework or supervised fieldwork. Focus your applications on contractor roles, utility companies running structured apprenticeship programs, and industrial employers who explicitly list entry-level or apprentice-level openings rather than those requiring a journeyman license.
What does the electrical specialist interview process look like?
Most electrical specialist interviews begin with a phone or video screen focused on your license status, relevant certifications, and equipment experience. A technical interview or practical skills assessment follows, where you may be asked to walk through a fault diagnosis scenario or interpret a wiring diagram. Final interviews often involve a site supervisor and cover safety practices, code familiarity, and your experience with the specific systems the employer uses.
Where can I find and apply to electrical specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to electrical specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your certifications, voltage experience, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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