Lead Systems Engineer - Cable & Harness Design

L3Harris Technologies; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, FL is seeking a Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering – Cable Design Lead to drive the design, development and release of cable and harness assemblies from concept through production.

The role requires strong systems engineering background, experience with RF/SATCOM, and ability to obtain a security clearance. You will coordinate with suppliers, manage requirements with DOORS and lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced defense environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with a minimum of 6 years in systems engineering.
• Graduate degree with at least 4 years of related experience or 10+ years alternative path.
• Strong understanding of cable and harness design processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and release of cable and harness assemblies from initial concept through production implementation.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation required for cable release, including schematics, wiring diagrams, cable drawings, parts lists, and data.
• Perform cable and interconnect design activities, including wire selection, connector selection, shielding, grounding, routing, protection, and installation definition.
• Review and approve engineering change requests, deviations, and release packages related to cable assemblies.
• Interface with suppliers to resolve design, documentation, and producibility issues.
• Generate and manage system- and subsystem-level requirements specifications using DOORS, ensuring accuracy and completeness throughout the product lifecycle.
• Lead and coordinate technical teams in a collaborative environment to successfully meet project objectives.
• Interpret and apply Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Apply knowledge of TEMPEST Red/Black separation requirements and cable routing best practices.
• Support design considerations related to HEMP and EMI protection, including conduit selection, routing, and installation practices.
• Apply working knowledge of conduit design principles, including flexible vs. rigid conduit applications and general conduit fill guidelines.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Skills

Cable design

Systems engineering

DOORS requirements

RF/SATCOM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Master's or PhD in related field

10+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

DOORS

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, FL is seeking a Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering – Cable Design Lead to drive the design, development and release of cable and harness assemblies from concept through production.

The role requires strong systems engineering background, experience with RF/SATCOM, and ability to obtain a security clearance. You will coordinate with suppliers, manage requirements with DOORS and lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced defense environment.