Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer (PCB Design) (Fort Wayne, IN or Palm Bay, FL)

L3Harris Technologies; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to 25K

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineering (PCB Design) to design and release high-quality PCB layouts for multiple programs. You will collaborate with ECAD, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure manufacturability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness in fast-paced environments.

Located in Fort Wayne, IN or Palm Bay, FL, this role offers a challenging hardware-focused path with exposure to space/military applications, IPC class 3 standards, and the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required with 6+ years of related experience; graduate degree adds 4 years.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of related experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Support PCB design from concept through final release.
• Ensure layouts meet IPC Class 3 standards and company guidelines.
• Collaborate with ECAD, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.
• Produce fabrication and assembly drawings and BOMs.
• Mentor junior engineers and manage multiple priorities.

Skills

PCB design

ECAD collaboration

Schematic reading

Team mentorship

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Rapid prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

10 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Siemens Xpedition

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, Electrical Engineering (PCB Design): Sign-on bonus (25K max)

Job Code: 46242

Job Location: Fort Wayne, IN or 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

Sign-On Bonus: A sign on bonus of up to 25K may be included as a part of an offer package for this level for the Fort Wayne Location

Job Description:

Our Spectral Solutions business area serves a broad array of government, civil and commercial customers by enhancing information superiority, contributing to our national security and providing actionable data for the protection of property and human life. We specialize in high-reliability space-based remote sensing end-to-end systems that offer active and motion imaging and data processing, exploitation and dissemination. We also provide solutions that map and monitor the earth for a variety of commercial and governmental users.

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.

This position is located in Fort Wayne, IN or Palm Bay, FL:

https://careers.l3harris.com/en/Fort-Wayne

https://careers.l3harris.com/en/florida

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.

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:

• Experience creating PCB layouts using ECAD tools
• Experience with PCB design technologies for space, military, and airborne, including PCB layout techniques and electrical schematics
• Experience designing in a space environment.
• Hold a current security Clearance or the ability to obtain a security clearance
• Valor NPI experience
• BluePrint experience
• Cadence Allegro CAD software knowledge
• Altium and or PADS software knowledge
• Problem-solving skills with ability to proactively identify alternate solutions to overcome difficult technical challenges.
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong technical skills with the ability to read schematics and understand the function
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Provide mentorship to early career engineers

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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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