Lead, Electrical/Hardware Engineer - PCB

L3Harris Technologies; Londonderry (NH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Electrical/Hardware Engineer to drive innovation in high-technology military products. This role involves leading electrical design teams, managing complex projects, and ensuring compliance with stringent military standards. You'll work in a collaborative environment, transforming concepts into production realities while applying your expertise in analog and digital circuit design. Join a team committed to excellence and contribute to mission-critical solutions that enhance national security. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced and dynamic setting.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Professional Development Opportunities

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Work-Life Balance Initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 9 years of experience or Graduate Degree with 7 years.
• Experience in defense, aerospace, or medical fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design teams in developing new products.
• Conduct testing to verify design compliance, including EMC testing.
• Communicate effectively to influence changes in practices.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Analog Circuit Design

Digital Circuit Design

PCB Layout

Rapid Prototyping

EMI/EMC Best Practices

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens Cadence

OrCAD

Allegro

PSPICE

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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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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/Hardware Engineer - PCB
Job Code: 23611
Job Location: Londonderry, NH
Job Schedule: 9/80 - Employee works 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and has every other Friday off.

Job Description:

L3Harris Integrated Vision Solutions Londonderry, a leading designer and manufacturer of laser, night vision, and electro-optic devices, is seeking a lead Electrical Engineer to pursue a career in a fast-paced company where new designs become production reality. As a member of our product development staff, you will lead and support electrical teams in creating new technology initiatives and advancements. A variety of Electrical Engineering and leadership skills, specifically in high-technology military products such as weapon-mounted, helmet-mounted, and hand-held devices, will be required to bring projects from concept to production.

Essential Functions:

• Subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of job area.
• Lead and/or manage large, complex project initiatives of substantial importance to the organization, with minimal oversight or direction.
• Lead and support electrical design teams in developing new products.
• Communicate effectively inside and outside the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes, and approaches. Make significant improvements to processes, systems, or products.
• Implement operational plans that impact department goals and have measurable results.
• Conduct component, subsystem, and system-level design trades and analyses.
• Lead and perform rapid prototyping and assembly to support concept demonstration hardware.
• Translate product and system requirements into electrical specifications for design, development, and verification.
• Expertise in analog and digital circuit design, including power supply, sensors, ADC/DAC, microprocessors, microcontrollers, and FPGAs.
• Design high-reliability analog and digital electronics, including precision instrumentation amplifiers and mixed-signal interfaces.
• Design high-efficiency power conversion circuits for low-power, battery-operated systems.
• Apply EMI/EMC best practices in design.
• Knowledge of PCB layout, packaging tradeoffs, and testing for low-noise, mixed-mode circuitry, preferably for electro/optical applications.
• Design electronic modules, including rigid and flexible PCBAs and interconnects.
• Use ECAD/CAE tools for design and analysis of electrical modules.
• Develop, integrate, and test electrical/electronic, electro-mechanical, and electro-optical components and systems.
• Collaborate across systems, mechanical, optical, software/firmware, and manufacturing teams.
• Design for manufacturing, test, power, size, weight, and project requirements.
• Design for high reliability and harsh MIL-STD environments, including shock, vibration, temperature extremes, and immersion.
• Work with PCB designers to create low-noise, high-reliability designs.
• Perform circuit analysis, modeling, simulation, and timing analysis.
• Create detailed design documentation.
• Lead and participate in design reviews.
• Conduct testing to verify design compliance, including EMC testing.
• Proficient with laboratory instruments and data analysis tools for performance troubleshooting.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Transition designs to production and support sustaining engineering.
• Generate and process engineering change orders (ECOs).
• Exhibit excellent communication, collaboration, time management, and organizational skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience, or Graduate Degree with at least 7 years, or 13 years of experience in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years developing electrical hardware in defense, aerospace, or medical fields.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, optical, software/firmware, and digital requirements.
• Project management expertise.
• EE-specific software experience: Siemens Cadence OrCAD, Allegro, PSPICE.
• Experience with FPGA, RF electronics, and task management.
• Knowledge of SOPs, process control, and standardization.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language.

L3Harris is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. We are committed to a workplace free from unlawful discrimination. Many positions require ability to obtain a security clearance, which is limited to U.S. citizens. Applicants may be subject to background checks and security investigations. By applying, you agree that your information may be shared within our subsidiaries for employment consideration.