Lead, Electrical Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Waco, Texas is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to lead design of aircraft systems integration, avionics upgrades, and power distribution for military aircraft programs.

You will perform electrical interface design, test planning and verification, coordinate with engineering teams, and mentor junior staff. Expect travel, overtime, and the possibility of security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Graduate Degree and 7+ years of related experience if degree is present.
• In lieu of a degree, 13+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical engineering solutions for aircraft systems integration.
• Plan and verify electrical tests for lab and aircraft environments.
• Coordinate with design teams and mentor junior EE staff.
• Work overtime and travel as required; potential security clearance tasks.

Skills

Electrical design

System integration

Wiring interfaces

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Graduate Degree (optional)

Tools

Visual Engineer

AutoCAD Electrical

Capital Harness

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: Lead, Electrical Engineer *Sign on bonuses $15-$20K*

Job Code: 44102

Job Location: Waco, TX

Schedule: 9/80; Every other Friday off

Responsible for performing Electrical Engineering design for aircraft systems integration, including avionics upgrades and power distribution, in the Military Aircraft business area. Support ongoing aircraft systems modifications including electrical requirements application, design, integration, and test. Perform electrical interface and power test planning & verification by test in both a lab and on aircraft, including troubleshooting and resolving interface issues. This opportunity involves the need to work overtime as required and travel as necessary for business needs.

Essential Functions:

• Must be able to work onsite at the Waco, TX facility.
• Must be able to travel as required for business needs.
• Must be able to work overtime as required for business needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field and a minimum of 9 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Experience in the integration of systems involving wiring and signal interfaces.
• Experience in at least one electrical CAD tool, such as Visual Engineer, AutoCAD Electrical, Capital Harness.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active DoD Secret security clearance
• Mid-level knowledge of these tools:
  • Visual Engineer, AutoCAD Electrical, or Capital Harness
• Familiarity with aircraft and military design standards such as:
  • SAE AS50881, MIL-STD-704, MIL-E-7016, SAE ARP4754, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-882, MIL-HDBK-516
• An understanding of both digital and analog interface signals, and limitations such as allowable voltage drop, timing, handshaking, and such.
• Good communication skills and ability to generate professional drawings, documents, and reports.
• Ability to manage budgets and schedules, serve as a task leader within the electrical engineering team, and mentor junior team members for EE integration design, test, and liaison.
• Ability to work in aircraft and in an aircraft hangar environment. Ability to climb/board and work inside aircraft. Ability to bend, stoop, balance, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, grasp. Ability to work in narrow aisles or passageways.

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.

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