Hardware Leaning Project Engineer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Education assistance

Job summary

Harris Geospatial Solutions in Carlsbad, California, is seeking a Hardware Leaning Project Engineer with significant experience in hardware engineering and project leadership. The role demands strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and the ability to meet customer specifications efficiently.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s or Graduate Degree with relevant experience and must possess an active Secret U.S. security clearance. The role offers a competitive salary range of $153,000 - 284,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of related experience with Bachelor's, or 10+ years with a Graduate Degree.
• Active Secret U.S. security clearance is mandatory.
• Experience leading complex engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead hardware engineering efforts for MIDS JTRS products.
• Ensure compliance with customer specifications and hardware requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on project execution.

Skills

Technical direction

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Graduate Degree in Engineering

Tools

PCB Design

FPGA Development

Version Control Systems

Job description

Job Title

Hardware Leaning Project Engineer (Scientist, Hardware Engineering, Tactical Data Links)

Job Code

37964

Job Location

Carlsbad, California (100% on site)

Schedule

9/80 (employee works 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours worked, and has every other Friday off)

Job Description

We are looking for a Hardware Engineering Scientist to lead the execution of new development programs and support sustaining efforts for the MIDS JTRS product line and variants within the Broadband Communications Systems (BCS) sector. The selected candidate will provide technical direction and oversight to other hardware engineers within the group and work closely with cross‑functional team members (Systems, Software, Program Management, etc.). The candidate will also work closely with the customer to ensure deliveries on time and meet all hardware requirements.

Essential Functions

• Act as lead hardware engineer on various programs, ensuring designs and product performance meet customer specifications.
• Apply configuration management principles to design documentation and maintain technical data packages.
• Lead engineering program technical, schedule, and cost performance for projects with Hardware Engineering scope, including proposal reviews, engineering program reviews, and oversight of key technical decisions.
• Participate in and/or lead failure investigations related to design, production build processes, and customer returns.
• Contribute to new business pursuits by growing cross‑functional relationships in business development and across business areas.
• Partner and work closely with Engineering Leadership, Business Development, and Program Management to ensure strategy alignment, project execution, and cross‑team collaboration to achieve sector objectives.
• Work closely with Operations to transition new hardware designs to production/manufacturing using established processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers and teammates.
• Ability to travel 5-10% of the time.
• Active Secret U.S. security clearance.

Required Qualifications (one of the following, plus a Secret Clearance minimum)

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 12 years of prior related experience.
• Graduate Degree with minimum 10 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum 14 years of prior related experience.
• Must have an active Secret U.S. security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience in the design of high‑reliability electronic radio products and related subassemblies, including PCB and FPGA development.
• Deep experience in Electrical Engineering and prior work experience within the Defense industry.
• Experience and demonstrated competence in technical leadership for large complex programs and IRAD efforts.
• Strong understanding of both PCB hardware and FPGA design development flows.
• Experience in system‑level development, requirements definition, analysis, integration, and risk mitigation for large communications systems.
• Strong team player with experience leading highly technical teams.
• Track record of being highly collaborative with proven ability to quickly establish trust and credibility among peers and customers.
• Ability to communicate confidently and concisely with engineers and executive management.

Compensation & Benefits

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $153,000 - 284,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary; the 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 may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Equal Opportunity Employer & Legal

L3Harris Technologies is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

Many positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

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