Sr Specialist, Circuit Design Electrical Engineer - Unmanned Systems (Secret Security Clearance)

L3Harris; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a talented Electrical Engineer Specialist to join the Agile Development Group. This role involves leading circuit design, testing, and integration related to Unmanned Systems technology. Candidates must possess a strong background in electrical engineering, relevant experience, and an active Secret Security Clearance, contributing to critical national defense solutions in an innovative environment.

Benefits

Relocation assistance available

Every other Friday off

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant experience or a graduate degree with 4 years experience.
• Secret Security Clearance required.
• 2+ years with advanced digital technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design tasks including requirements analysis and specification generation.
• Design product support test hardware for digital subsystems.
• Interact with software engineers to troubleshoot electrical circuits.

Skills

Advanced processors

I2C

SPI

RS232

Ethernet

Motor drivers

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Graduate Degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

CAD tools

Altium Designer Software

Microsoft Office products

Visio

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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 Specialist, Circuit Design Electrical Engineer - Unmanned Systems (Secret Security Clearance)

Job Code: 25021

Job Location: Ashburn, Virginia

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants

Job Description:

As a Electrical Engineer Specialist in the Agile Development Group (ADG), you will be part of developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV). Your main duties will include leading design, test, and integration of circuit card assemblies containing analog, digital, power and high speed circuits, along with supporting cables and wiring harnesses for UAS / UAV’s, advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for leading electrical design tasks including requirements analysis, specification generation, interface definition, component selection, circuit simulation, schematic capture, and board layout
• Engage in advanced digital CCA and flex cable design implementing an array of complex components including both high performance and conventional data converters, memory, FPGAs, processors, op amps, and logic devices
• Design product support test hardware including breakout boards and interface cable fixtures and develop test plans and procedures for digital subsystems and all relevant documentation for design description and requirements
• Interact with software and FPGA engineers to test and troubleshoot electrical circuits and interfaces of the CCAs
• Participate in risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies
• Interface with interdisciplinary design teams and reviews.
• Schedule, cost, and technical responsibility at the board or sub-circuit level.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and minimum 6years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree in engineering or science and a minimum of 4years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10years of prior related Electrical Engineering experience.
• Position requires an active Secret Security Clearance with the ability to work SAP (Special Access Program)
• 2+years or more with the following technologies:Advanced processors,I2C, SPI, RS232, RS422, Ethernet,CAN, PCIe,Op Amps / feedback loops/ switching circuits / power circuits, andMotor drivers
• 3 years experience with CAD tools: Simulation, Modeling, Schematic Capture, etc.
• Professional experience withbasic digital test equipment including oscilloscopes, bus analyzers, signal generator, and power meters
• Professional experience with general circuit board layout techniques

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Altium Designer Software
• Able to work in a team environment
• Good communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Visio, and Microsoft Office products

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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