The Harris Corporation is an international communications equipment company that produces wireless equipment, electronic systems, and both terrestrial and space-bourne antennas for use in the government, defense, and commercial sectors. The corporation, based in Melbourne, Florida is opening a cyber location in Harrisonburg, Virginia, which will bring 100 new high-tech jobs to the city.

The Harris Corporation employs almost 15,000, nearly half of which (about 7,000) are engineers and scientists aiding in the development of communications products, services, and cyber technology. The corporation generates a revenue of $5 billion annually.

Virginia’s Governor Bob McDonnell said in a statement, “Harris Corporation already has operations in several other Virginia localities and will further grow its presence with the expansion of its Cyber Integrated Solutions business. The state’s business-friendly climate coupled with the region’s proximity to Harris’ federal customers and the availability of a highly trained cyber workforce were additional deciding factors. We’re pleased Harris Corporations has decided to expand in the Commonwealth.”