Lead, Electrical Interconnect Engineer (Cable & Harness Design)

L3Harris Technologies; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Orlando seeks a Lead Electrical Interconnect Engineer to drive cable harness design for complex flight hardware. You will own interconnect definitions, champion robust designs, and mentor a team of engineers in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

The role requires deep experience with Capital Harness or Xpedition, strong power distribution and grounding knowledge, and the ability to work across systems and manufacturing while maintaining configuration control and meeting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering with 9+ years of electrical engineering or test engineering experience.
• Graduate Degree with 7+ years or 13 years of experience without a degree.
• Experience in aerospace/defense is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture, design, review, integration, and support of cable harness assemblies and interconnect solutions for complex flight hardware.
• Own detailed interconnect definitions, cable drawings, wire lists, and related documentation with traceability and manufacturability in mind.
• Translate system requirements into robust interconnect designs, covering conductor selection, grounding, shielding, and connectors.
• Independently initiate and drive work within the cable and interconnect area with minimal oversight.
• Provide day‑to‑day technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers.
• Lead change impact assessments and develop implementation approaches to minimize risk.
• Collaborate with systems, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and test teams to resolve interface issues.
• Support and lead design reviews and root‑cause investigations of interconnect hardware.
• Promote best practices, standard work, and reusable design approaches.
• Maintain high standards of technical judgment, ownership, and communication throughout the lifecycle.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Skills

Cable harness design

Interconnect design

Schematic capture tools

Capital Harness

Xpedition

DC power distribution

Grounding/shielding

Test & integration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Capital Harness

Xpedition

PADS

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 Interconnect Engineer (Cable & Harness Design)

Job Code: 44326

Job Location: Orlando, FL

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 is seeking a highly skilled and self‑directed Lead Electrical Interconnect Engineer to join our Electrical Engineering team. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in cable and harness design, interconnect architecture, fabrication support, integration, and test for complex electronic systems. This role is intended for a senior technical leader who can independently identify, prioritize, and execute the department's cable and interconnect work with minimal day‑to‑day oversight while providing direction and technical mentorship to other engineers.

Essential Functions

• Lead the architecture, design, review, integration, and support of cable harness assemblies and interconnect solutions for complex flight hardware, lab assets, and ground support equipment using electrical schematic capture and harness design tools such as Capital Harness, Xpedition, or PADS.
• Own detailed interconnect definitions, cable drawings, wire lists, and related engineering documentation, ensuring accuracy, traceability, manufacturability, and configuration control.
• Translate system and subsystem requirements into robust cable and interconnect designs, including conductor selection, shielding and grounding approaches, connector selection, power distribution, and environmental considerations.
• Independently initiate and drive work within the cable and interconnect area, establish technical priorities, and execute assignments with minimal oversight or day‑to‑day guidance.
• Provide day‑to‑day technical leadership, tasking, and work review for other engineers, helping grow team capability and maintain consistent engineering quality.
• Lead change impact assessments for existing electronic systems and develop implementation approaches that minimize technical, schedule, and integration risk.
• Partner with systems, mechanical, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and test teams to resolve interface issues, support fabrication, and troubleshoot integration and test discrepancies.
• Support and lead design reviews, peer reviews, root‑cause investigations, and corrective actions associated with cable and interconnect hardware.
• Establish and promote best practices, standard work, and reusable design approaches across the cable and interconnect discipline.
• Maintain a high standard of technical judgment, attention to detail, ownership, and clear communication throughout the full product lifecycle.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior electrical engineering and /or test engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior electrical engineering and /or test engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior electrical engineering and /or test engineering experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Extensive experience designing cable harness and interconnect solutions for aerospace, defense, or other high‑reliability electronic systems.
• Proficiency in electrical schematic capture and harness design tools, with preference for Capital Harness or Xpedition.
• Strong understanding of DC power distribution, grounding, shielding, connector selection, and interconnect design best practices.
• Working knowledge of cable fabrication, inspection, and test processes; DITMCO or comparable cable test experience is highly desirable.
• Experience leading technical scope, decomposing work, and mentoring other engineers in a fast‑paced development environment.
• Strong working knowledge of engineering documentation, drawing release, and configuration and change management practices.
• Ability to assess downstream effects of design changes and make sound decisions across cost, schedule, manufacturability, and system performance.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills during integration, qualification, and production support efforts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office Applications.

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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