Senior Cable Design & Systems Engineer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, FL seeks a Senior Specialist in Systems Engineering to lead cable design and release from concept to production. The role emphasizes wiring, harness design, and interface control documents within a defense-focused team.

You will develop and maintain cable release documentation, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure producibility while applying TEMPEST and EMI/HEMP principles. A clearance is required or can be pursued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline with a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant systems engineering experience.
• Graduate degree (Master's or PhD) in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical discipline with a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant systems engineering experience OR
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

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 product definition 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 to 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 conduit design principles, including flexible vs. rigid conduit applications and general conduit fill guidelines.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Skills

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree + 6 years

Master's or PhD + 4 years

10+ years experience, no degree

Tools

DOORS

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, FL seeks a Senior Specialist in Systems Engineering to lead cable design and release from concept to production. The role emphasizes wiring, harness design, and interface control documents within a defense-focused team.

You will develop and maintain cable release documentation, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure producibility while applying TEMPEST and EMI/HEMP principles. A clearance is required or can be pursued.