Sr. Associate, Electrical Engineering

L3Harris Technologies; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Sr Associate, Electrical Engineer to join the Missile Propulsion Electronics team in Canoga Park, CA. You will develop mixed analog and digital electronics and work with cross‑functional teams to move concepts from feasibility to production.

This early‑career role emphasizes strong communication, depth and breadth of engineering, and collaboration across electrical, mechanical, software, and test groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of related experience (or 0–2 years with graduate degree).
• DoD/NASA engineering processes knowledge and high reliability industry exposure encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Perform proposals, feasibility studies, trade studies and proof of concept work.
• Perform detailed circuit analysis, simulation and Worst-Case Analysis.
• Create schematics and oversee circuit board layout.
• Bring up, verify, and debug circuits.
• Develop and execute test plans.
• Develop process improvements and mentoring for other engineers.

Skills

Analog electronics design

Digital electronics design

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Electronics or Computer Engineering

Graduate Degree or equivalent

6+ years experience in lieu of degree

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 Engineeing

Job Code

44290

Job Location

Onsite at our Canoga Park, CA facility

Job Schedule

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

Job Description

We have an immediate need for a Sr. Associate, Electrical Engineer to join our Missile Propulsion Electronics team in Canoga Park, California. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge propulsion technologies that support critical national defense. We are looking for an early career Electrical Engineer to work on our team to develop mixed analog and digital electronics circuits and systems. Great communication skills, technical depth, breadth, and passion will enable you to work effectively with cross functional (electrical, mechanical, software, system, test) product development teams. You will work on all phases of product development from proposal/concept/feasibility to design, prototyping, test, production, and follow on support.

Essential Functions

• Perform proposals, feasibility studies, trade studies, and proof of concept work.
• Perform detailed circuit analysis, simulation, and Worst-Case Analysis.
• Create schematics and oversee circuit board layout.
• Bring up, verify, and debug circuits.
• Develop and execute test plans.
• Develop process improvements and training/mentoring to other engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Electronics or Computer Engineering, or related engineering/scientific discipline and at least two years of Analog and Digital electronics design experience.
• Previous avionics design experience and knowledge specifically of mix signal topologies.
• Previous experience in a high reliability or highly regulated industry such as medical, nuclear industries.
• A demonstrated understanding of DoD/NASA engineering processes, materials, analysis and manufacturing.
• Technical documentation, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Experience with Rocket Engines and Space Rated Avionics components and systems.
• Schematic capture and electrical design experience.
• PCB layout support and design reviews experience.
• Ability to collaborate Cross-functionally with mechanical, software, systems, and manufacturing teams.
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking skills.
• Ability to work with limited supervision on moderately complex assignments.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $80,500 - $149,500. 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. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

Benefits

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

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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