Lead, Electrical Engineering - Hardware

L3Harris Technologies•Carlsbad, CA

2d•$127,500 - $236,500•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking a Hardware Engineering Lead to execute new development programs and support sustaining efforts for existing Tactical Data Link (TDL) product lines within the Spectrum Superiority (S2) sector. The lead will provide technical direction and oversight to engineers and collaborate with Systems, Software, Program Management, and other cross-functional teams to develop a new Link 16 capability. The position also works with Test Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations to transition designs smoothly to production, and may work with customers to ensure timely deliveries that meet requirements. The role leads hardware engineering work on new development and sustaining efforts, maintains design documentation and technical data packages, and oversees technical, schedule, and cost performance for projects within Hardware Engineering scope. It contributes to proposals and new business pursuits, conducts or leads failure investigations, and partners with Engineering Leadership, Business Development, Program Management, and Operations to align strategy, execute projects, and meet sector objectives. The position requires 10% travel. The role is based in Carlsbad, California and follows a 9/80 schedule: employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off. The salary range in California is $127,500–$236,500; the final offer may vary based on experience, geographic location, and other factors. Benefits include health and disability insurance, a 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. Benefit availability may vary by hire date, schedule type, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 9 years of prior related experience; alternatively, a graduate degree and at least 7 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 13 years of prior related experience.
Active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with customers and teammates.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing high-reliability electronic radio products and related subassemblies, including PCB and FPGA development.
Experience with Link 16.
Electrical Engineering experience and prior work experience in the defense industry.
Demonstrated technical leadership experience, such as a project engineer or technical lead role, on large complex programs and IRAD efforts.
Understanding of PCB hardware and FPGA design development flows.
Experience in system-level development, requirements definition, analysis, integration, and risk mitigation for large communications systems.
A collaborative approach and a demonstrated ability to quickly establish trust and credibility among peers and customers.

Responsibilities

Lead hardware engineering on new development efforts and sustaining work for existing products, ensuring designs and product performance meet specifications.
Apply configuration management principles to design documentation and maintain technical data packages.
Lead technical, schedule, and cost performance for projects with Hardware Engineering scope, including proposal reviews and cost approvals, engineering program reviews, and oversight of key technical decisions.
Participate in or lead failure investigations related to design, production build processes, and customer returns.
Contribute to new business pursuits by developing cross-functional relationships in business development and across business areas.
Partner with Engineering Leadership, Business Development, and Program Management to align strategy, execute projects, and support cross-team collaboration toward sector objectives.
Work with Operations to transition new hardware designs to production and manufacturing using established company processes.
Work with Test Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, and cross-functional engineering teams to support development and production transition.
Communicate effectively with customers and teammates and help ensure customer deliveries are timely and meet requirements.
Travel up to 10%.