Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonuses between $15K-$25K

Every other Friday off

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer in Waco, TX. This role involves performing electrical engineering design for aircraft systems, supporting modifications, and troubleshooting electrical interfaces.

Ideal candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and substantial experience in system integration. Benefits include sign-on bonuses of up to $25K.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of related experience, or 4 years with a graduate degree.
• Experience in wiring and signal integration.
• Ability to work overtime and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform Electrical Engineering design for aircraft systems integration.
• Support aircraft systems modifications and testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical interface issues.

Skills

Electrical Engineering design

System integration

DoD security clearance

Electrical CAD tools

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Graduate Degree in related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Visual Engineer

Capital Harness

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, Electrical Engineer

Sign on bonuses between $15K-$25K

Job Code

39168

Job Location

Waco, TX

Schedule

9/80; Every other Friday off

Job Description

Responsible for performing Electrical Engineering design for aircraft systems integration, including avionics upgrades and power distribution, in the Military Aircraft business area. Support ongoing aircraft systems modifications including electrical requirements application, design, integration, and test. Perform electrical interface and power test planning & verification by test in both a lab and on aircraft, including troubleshooting and resolving interface issues. This opportunity involves the need to work overtime as required and travel as necessary for business needs.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance (Requires U.S. Citizenship).
• Must be able to work onsite at the Waco, TX facility.
• Must be able to travel as required for business needs.
• Must be able to work overtime as required for business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field and a minimum of 6 years of prior related 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.
• Experience in the integration of systems involving wiring and signal interfaces.
• Experience in at least one electrical CAD tool, such as Visual Engineer, AutoCAD Electrical, Capital Harness.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Active DoD Secret security clearance
• Mid‑level knowledge of these tools:
  • Visual Engineer, AutoCAD Electrical, or Capital Harness
• Familiarity with aircraft and military design standards such as:
  • SAE AS50881, MIL‑STD‑704, MIL‑E‑7016, SAE ARP4754, MIL‑STD‑461, MIL‑STD‑810, MIL‑STD‑882, MIL‑HDBK‑516
• An understanding of both digital and analog interface signals, and limitations such as allowable voltage drop, timing, handshaking, and such.
• Good communication skills and ability to generate professional drawings, documents, and reports.
• Ability to manage budgets and schedules, serve as a task leader within the electrical engineering team, and mentor junior team members for EE integration design, test, and liaison.
• Ability to work in aircraft and in an aircraft hangar environment. Ability to climb/board and work inside aircraft. Ability to bend, stoop, balance, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, grasp. Ability to work in narrow aisles or passageways.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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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