Lead Hardware Engineer – Defense Tech & Link 16

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Hardware Engineering Lead to drive new development and sustainment of Link 16 capable hardware.

You will provide technical direction to engineers and coordinate with Systems, Software, and Program Management to meet strict requirements while delivering reliable hardware for defense programs. The role requires a BS with 9+ years or MS with 7+ years, and an active US Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 9+ years related experience; Master’s with 7+ years acceptable.
• In lieu of a degree, 13+ years related experience may apply.
• Active US Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Act as lead hardware engineer on new development and sustaining efforts.
• Apply configuration management to design documentation and data packages.
• Lead technical, schedule, and cost performance for hardware projects.
• Participate in failure investigations related to design and production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align strategy and execution.
• Transition new hardware designs to production with Operations.
• Travel up to 10% as needed.

Skills

Security clearance

Cross-functional leadership

System-level development

Leadership in hardware projects

Link 16 experience

PCB/FPGA design knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Hardware Engineering Lead to drive new development and sustainment of Link 16 capable hardware.

You will provide technical direction to engineers and coordinate with Systems, Software, and Program Management to meet strict requirements while delivering reliable hardware for defense programs. The role requires a BS with 9+ years or MS with 7+ years, and an active US Secret clearance.