Scientist, Electrical Engineering - Hardware - Tactical Data Links

L3Harris•Carlsbad, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Hardware Engineering Scientist to lead the execution of new development programs and support sustaining efforts for the MIDS JTRS product line and variants within the Broadband Communications Systems (BCS) sector. The selected candidate will provide technical direction and oversight to other hardware engineers within the group and work closely with cross functional team members (Systems, Software, Program Management, etc.). Additionally, the candidate will work closely with the customer to ensure deliveries on time and meet all hardware requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 12 years prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 14 years of prior related experience.
Experience in the design of high-reliability electronic radio products and related subassemblies including PCB and FPGA development
Active Secret U.S. security clearance

Nice To Haves

Deep experience in Electrical Engineering and prior work experience within the Defense industry
Experience and demonstrated competence in technical leadership (project engineer or other technical lead role) for large complex programs and IRAD efforts
Strong understanding of both PCB hardware and FPGA design development flows
Experience in system level development, requirements definition, analysis, integration and risk mitigation for large communications systems
Strong team player with experience leading highly technical teams
Track record of being highly collaborative with a proven ability to quickly establish trust and credibility among peers and customers
Ability to communicate confidently and concisely with both engineers and executive management
Secret Clearance Preferred

Responsibilities

Act as lead hardware engineer on various programs holding the responsibility for ensuring the designs and product performance meet customer specifications
Apply configuration management principles to design documentation and maintain technical data packages
Lead engineering program technical, schedule, and cost performance for projects with Hardware Engineering scope to include proposal reviews and cost approvals, engineering program reviews, and oversight of key technical decisions
Participate in and/or lead failure investigations, where appropriate, related to design, production build processes, and customer returns
Contribute to new business pursuits by growing cross-functional relationships in new business development and across business areas
Participate in and/or lead failure investigations, where appropriate, related to design, production build processes, and customer returns
Partner and work very closely with the Engineering Leadership team, Business Development and Program Management to ensure strategy alignment, execution of projects and cross-team collaboration to achieve sector objectives
Work closely with Operations to transition new hardware designs to production / manufacturing using established company processes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers and teammates
Ability to travel for position: 5-10%