Senior Specialist, Design - PCB

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Palm Bay, FL is seeking a Senior Specialist, PCB Design to support product development by creating high-quality PCB layouts across diverse programs.

The role requires close collaboration with ECAD, electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers to achieve reliable, manufacturable designs from concept through final release. The ideal candidate will work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and ensure layouts comply with IPC class 3 standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree and minimum 4 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Responsibilities

• Design Printed Circuit Boards using Siemens Xpedition CAD software.
• Produce and release layout files with fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Interpret schematic and mechanical CAD data and layout PCBs per customer requests.
• Collaborate with ECAD Design team and internal engineering customers.
• Collaborate with mechanical design engineers to ensure mechanical accuracy.
• Ensure PCB layout accuracy and compliance to IPC class 3 standards and follow the established L3Harris design and fabrication guidelines.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

Skills

PCB design

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree

10 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Siemens Xpedition CAD

ECAD tools

Cadence Allegro

Altium

PADS

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: Senior Specialist, PCB Design

Job Code: 44504

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

This position, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design, will support a product development team responsible for creating high-quality PCB layouts for a variety of programs across the business. The role requires close collaboration with PCB layout designers, electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers to develop reliable, manufacturable, and cost-effective designs that meet technical and program requirements. Responsibilities include supporting the PCB design process from initial concept through final release, ensuring layouts comply with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing constraints. The ideal candidate will be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and contribute to the successful development of complex hardware products.

Essential Functions:

• Design Printed Circuit Boards using Siemens Xpedition CAD software.
• Produce and release layout files with fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Interpret schematic and mechanical CAD data and layout PCBs per customer requests.
• Collaborate with ECAD Design team and internal engineering customers.
• Collaborate with mechanical design engineers to ensure mechanical accuracy.
• Ensure PCB layout accuracy and compliance to IPC class 3 standards and follow the established L3Harris design and fabrication guidelines.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Valor NPI experience
• BluePrint experience
• Cadence Allegro CAD software knowledge
• Altium and or PADS software knowledge
• Experience creating PCB layouts using ECAD tools
• Experience and knowledge of PCB design technologies for military, airborne, and space, PCB layout techniques, electrical schematics

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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