Senior Electrical Engineer – Defense Systems Lead

L3Harris; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking a Lead, Electrical Engineer to drive analog/digital circuit design for ruggedized ordnance electronics in Cincinnati, OH. You will interface with customers and cross-functional teams, refine requirements, and guide a skilled engineering group.

The role requires strong leadership, program management, and the ability to produce test plans and documentation while supporting design reviews and risk assessments. Security considerations may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Proven experience in analog and digital circuit design, power circuit design, and sensor integration.
• Proficient in design with analog components (differential amplifiers, op amps, filters) and digital components (logic gates, timers).
• Experienced in power supply and converter design.
• Skilled in using simulation tools (SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink) and design software (Altium, PADS).
• Competent in circuit analysis, module design, and best practices (EMI, ESD protection, DFM).
• Lead technical projects and produce detailed technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine requirements.
• Interface with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Circuit design and component selection for ruggedized ordnance electronics.
• Perform simulations and circuit tolerance analyses.
• Prepare and execute test plans and generate test reports.
• Lead team members to achieve program objectives.
• Mentor less experienced engineers.
• Prepare materials for and participate in design reviews.
• Generate engineering change orders.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

Analog design

Power design

Sensor integration

SPICE

MATLAB/Simulink

Altium

DFM

EMI/ESD

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience

Graduate Degree and minimum 7 years of prior related experience

Tools

SPICE

MATLAB/Simulink

Altium

PADS

Job description

L3Harris is seeking a Lead, Electrical Engineer to drive analog/digital circuit design for ruggedized ordnance electronics in Cincinnati, OH. You will interface with customers and cross-functional teams, refine requirements, and guide a skilled engineering group.

The role requires strong leadership, program management, and the ability to produce test plans and documentation while supporting design reviews and risk assessments. Security considerations may apply.