Specialist, Electrical Engineer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, Florida is seeking a Power Supply Design Engineer. You will develop power supply circuits for data acquisition and computing systems, design and test power conversion topologies, and produce specifications and technical documentation.

Essential functions include designing isolated/non-isolated converters, selecting components, simulating circuits, and supporting manufacturing, with security clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop isolated and non-isolated power conversion topologies including AC/DC converters, DC/DC converters, battery chargers and power management circuits.
• Conduct component selection and design trade studies for power semiconductors, magnetics, ICs, filters, and protection circuitry.
• Simulate and analyze power circuits for efficiency, thermal performance, control loop stability, EMI/EMC, and transient response.
• Develop schematics, support PCB layout, and ensure good design practices for high-current, high-voltage, and low-noise applications.
• Create and execute test plans for prototype bring-up, characterization, verification, and qualification.
• Troubleshoot power supply performance issues in the lab and support root cause and corrective action activities.
• Support compliance efforts related to safety, EMI/EMC, environmental, and reliability requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to support production release, yield improvements, and failure analysis.
• Prepare technical documentation including design reports, analysis summaries, test procedures, and released engineering data.
• Support design reviews and provide technical leadership in power electronics development.
• Ability to obtain a US Government Security Clearance.

Skills

Power electronics

Circuit design

Circuit simulation

EMI/EMC testing

Lab debugging

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Signal Generator

Logic Analyzer

Digital Oscilloscopes

PCB layout tools (e.g., schematics)

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: Specialist, Electrical Engineer

Job Code: 43240

Job Location: Palm Bay Florida

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

Job Description:

L3Harris in Palm Bay, Florida currently has an opening for a Power Supply Design Engineer. In this role, you will develop Power Supply circuits for data acquisition and computing systems. Responsibilities will include designing, testing and debugging power conversion and analog circuitry as well as producing technical documentation and writing specifications.

Essential Functions:

• Design and develop isolated and non-isolated power conversion topologies including AC/DC converters, DC/DC converters, battery chargers and power management circuits.
• Conduct component selection and design trade studies for power semiconductors, magnetics, ICs, filters, and protection circuitry
• Simulate and analyze power circuits for efficiency, thermal performance, control loop stability, EMI/EMC, and transient response
• Develop schematics, support PCB layout, and ensure good design practices for high-current, high-voltage, and low-noise applications
• Create and execute test plans for prototype bring-up, characterization, verification, and qualification
• Troubleshoot power supply performance issues in the lab and support root cause and corrective action activities
• Support compliance efforts related to safety, EMI/EMC, environmental, and reliability requirements
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to support production release, yield improvements, and failure analysis
• Prepare technical documentation including design reports, analysis summaries, test procedures, and released engineering data
• Support design reviews and provide technical leadership in power electronics development
• Ability to obtain a US Government Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• BSEE, Computer Engineering or other related technical field of study.
• Hardware debugging skills & experience in operation of Signal Generator, Logic Analyzer, Digital Oscilloscopes.
• Knowledge of Miliary Standards including 461, 704 and 1275.
• Active TS/SCI Clearance a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to interact with a cross functional team.
• Ability to collaborate across all levels of leadership.

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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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