Scientist, Electrical Engineer - Power Lead

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Greenville (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to lead power systems for ISR & Special Mission Programs. You will develop electrical power for aircraft systems, perform load analysis, coordinate vendors, and support testing/integration while aligning with cost targets.

The role requires extensive aircraft design experience, FAA familiarity, and strong ECAD tool proficiency, with travel to support field modifications and flight-line work in a dynamic defense environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 12 years of prior relevant aircraft design experience; graduate degree with 9+ years may apply.
• Familiarity with FAA Part 23/25 or military aircraft airworthiness design approaches and certification.
• Advanced knowledge and skills using ECAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to junior level employees.
• Ensure programs are on schedule and within budget while meeting requirements.
• Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and production plans with measurable impact.

Skills

Power systems

ECAD tools

Leadership skills

Flight line / aircraft hangar exposure

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Siemens NX

Capital

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: Scientist, Electrical Engineer - Power Lead

Job Req: 36753

Job Location: Greenville, TX

Job Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule - (Every other Friday is a non-workday.)

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking qualified individuals to join our Aeronautical Systems Engineering team as an Electrical Design Engineer for ISR & Special Mission Programs. In this role, you will lead and develop electrical power systems for the integration of electrical/electronic equipment on the aircraft systems. In addition, program tasking can include development of electrical load analysis, facilities documents, vendor coordination and supporting testing/integration of this system. Engineer will be responsible for research, systems integration, preparation of engineering drawings, and coordination of design activities with Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production to ensure that designs meet requirements at minimum cost.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide guidance, coaching, and training to other junior level employees
• Ensure programs are accomplished on schedule and within budget while complying with process/procedures and program requirements
• Provide input into new products, processes, standards, and production plans that have measurable impact on the achievement of overall business results
• Capable of influencing a wide range of audience, and having demonstrated leadership skills to win support without direct reporting structure

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 12 years of prior relevant aircraft design experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior related aircrafit design experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 15 years of prior related experience.
• Familiarity with FAA (Part 23 or 25) or military aircraft airworthiness design approach, certification process, and requirements
• Advanced knowledge and skills using ECAD tools
• Progressive understanding of power systems and various mission systems
• Must be able to travel international to support field modifications
• Be able to travel to and from the flight line, work in aircraft hangar environment and board/exit aircraft is required.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Ten (10) years of aircraft design related experience in defense aerospace industry
• Outstanding communication (both verbally and written), negotiation, collaboration, time management, presentation, and organizational skills
• Experience developing secondary power distribution systems, performing wire deration calculations, and familiarity with aircraft power systems standards like MIL-STD-704.
• Results-oriented, empowering leader with direct experience exceling in a matrixed environment
• Experience in electrical design using Siemens NX or Capital

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