Sr. Associate, Electrical Engineer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Sr. Associate, Electrical Engineer in Plano, TX. The role focuses on designing electrical systems for aircraft and ground stations, including wiring diagrams and panels using CAD tools.

You will lead a small design team, coordinate with multiple groups, and mentor junior engineers. A DoD-friendly clearance and U.S. citizenship are preferred, with on-site work and potential travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience designing and developing electrical systems for aircraft.
• Graduate degree with 0–2 years of experience designing and developing electrical systems for aircraft.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of six years of experience designing and developing electrical systems for aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Designs can include development of Avionics Systems, RF, LAN, Data Processing, Sensor Systems, Power Distribution Systems, Electrical Loads analysis.
• Lead a small team of electrical design engineers to break down requirements and provide drawing status and budget estimates.
• Create and review system wiring diagrams, circuit breaker panels, and control panels using CAD tools.
• Coordinate design activities with Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production to meet requirements at minimum cost.
• Train and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Avionics Systems

RF

LAN

Data Processing

Sensor Systems

Power Distribution Systems

Electrical Loads analysis

Load shedding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering

Six years of related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Capital Harness System

NX

TeamCenter

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: Sr. Associate, Electrical Engineer

Job Code: 44135

Job Location: Plano, TX (On-Site)

Job Schedule: 1st Shift 9/80

Job Description:

The Sr. Associate, Electrical Engineer will be responsible for designing and developing electrical systems for the integration of electronic equipment on military/commercial aircraft and ground stations. The design includes creating system wiring diagrams using the Capital Harness System tool as well as circuit breaker panels, control panels and other items using Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools.

Essential Functions:

• Designs can include development of Avionics Systems, RF, LAN, Data Processing, Sensor Systems, Power Distribution Systems, Electrical Loads analysis, Load shedding scheme to name a few, along with the opportunity to support testing and integration of systems on the aircraft.
• Can work on a wide variety of tasks and aircraft systems on various aircraft platforms.
• Create and review system wiring diagrams, circuit breaker panels, control panels and other items using PLM Software and CAD (Computer Aided Design) tools, such as Capital Harness, NX, and TeamCenter.
• Research and preparation of engineering drawings, and coordination of design activities with Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production to ensure that designs meet requirements at minimum cost.
• Lead a small team of electrical design engineers to implement electronic subsystems by breaking down requirements and work packages, providing drawing status, and budget estimates to platform leads.
• Train and mentor junior engineers.
• Learn and become familiar with L3Harris Technical Process Specifications and related design practices and methodologies.
• Good computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills.
• Able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Interpret SOW, requirements and Systems Defintion.
• Must be able to travel to and from flight line and work in aircraft hangar environments. (some positions will require the ability to board/exit aircraft)
• Willingness to travel or relocate, if necessary.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with two (2) years of experience designing and developing electrical systems for the integration of electronic equipment on military/commercial aircraft and ground systems.
• Graduate degree with zero (0) to two (2) years of experience designing and developing electrical systems for the integration of electronic equipment on military/commercial aircraft and ground systems.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of six (6) years of experience designing and developing electrical systems for the integration of electronic equipment on military/commercial aircraft and ground systems.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active Secret Clearance or Higher.
• Leadership experience.

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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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