Specialist, Electrical Engineering

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

EAP

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. in Ashburn, VA is seeking a Specialist Electrical Engineer to own CCA design tasks from requirements to testing. You will work on analog, digital, power, and high-speed circuits for advanced platforms, with guidance to junior engineers.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a US Secret clearance, with up to 10% travel and a 9/80 schedule. Strong debugging, testing, and cross-team coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; 4+ years of prior electrical engineering experience, or a graduate degree with 2+ years; in lieu of a degree, 8 years of experience.
• Active US Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned CCA design tasks from requirements through layout coordination and design reviews.
• Simulate, prototype, test electrical circuits and supporting cables/wiring harnesses.
• Resolve CCA integration and production issues with structured troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Develop and execute electrical subsystem test plans and document acceptance criteria.
• Analyze and report test results and communicate issues affecting quality or schedule.
• Prepare and present technical material in design reviews and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds
• Up to 10% travel may be required

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

Graduate degree in a related field

8+ years of prior electrical engineering experience (alternative to degree)

Tools

Altium Designer

CCA design tools

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: 47516

Job Location: Ashburn, VA

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

Job Description:

As a Specialist Electrical Engineer, you will own assigned electrical engineering tasks from requirements and design through test and integration for circuit card assemblies (CCAs) containing analog, digital, power, and high-speed circuits, and supporting cables and wiring harnesses for advanced tactical weapon platforms, sensors, and avionics. You will work with limited supervision within your area of expertise, resolve technical issues, and provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers.
The Agile Development Group specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies using small company agility and big company experience.

Essential Functions:

• Own assigned CCA design tasks, including requirements analysis, specifications, interface definition, component selection, simulation, schematic capture, and layout coordination; present design packages to electrical and program leadership.
• Simulate, prototype, and test electrical circuits; design and integrate supporting cables and wiring harnesses, and evaluate design alternatives and technical risks.
• Resolve CCA integration and production acceptance-test issues using structured troubleshooting and root-cause analysis; implement approved corrective actions.
• Develop and execute electrical subsystem test plans and procedures that verify requirements and document acceptance criteria.
• Analyze and report CCA test results; document conclusions, technical risks, and recommended actions, and communicate issues affecting quality or schedule.
• Prepare and present technical material in internal and external design reviews; coordinate interfaces and actions with multidisciplinary teams and guide junior engineers.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds
• Up to 10% travel may be required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and a minimum of 4 years of prior electrical engineering experience. Graduate degree in a related field and a minimum of 2 years of prior electrical engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior electrical engineering experience.
• Active US Secret security clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with multilayer printed circuit board design, high-speed routing, and IPC Class 3 guidelines.
• Experience with signal and power integrity analysis and mixed-signal partitioning.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and coordinating multidisciplinary technical interfaces.
• Experience presenting technical recommendations in design reviews.
• Experience with production support, requirements verification, and configuration control.
• Experience improving circuit design, test, or troubleshooting processes.
• Proficiency with Altium Designer or similar CCA design tools, including schematic capture and PCB layout practices.
• Demonstrated experience designing, analyzing, and testing analog, digital, or power circuits and completing assigned CCA design tasks with limited supervision.
• Hands‑on proficiency with oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and other applicable CCA test equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and technical communication skills; ability to evaluate alternatives and risks using engineering data.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia (Greater D.C. area) is $92,500 - $171,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

• health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• parental leave
• paid time off
• company-paid holidays

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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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