Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer (PCB Design) (Fort Wayne, IN or Palm Bay, FL)

L3Harris•Fort Wayne, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer (PCB Design) supports a product development team creating high-quality printed circuit board layouts for programs across L3Harris’s Spectral Solutions business area. The role involves close collaboration with PCB layout designers and electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers to develop reliable, manufacturable, and cost-effective designs that meet technical and program requirements. The position supports the PCB design process from initial concept through final release and ensures layouts comply with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing constraints. The role is located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, or Palm Bay, Florida, and uses a 9/80 schedule: employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off. A sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 may be included in an offer package for the Fort Wayne location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience creating PCB layouts using ECAD tools.
Experience with PCB design technologies for space, military, and airborne applications, including PCB layout techniques and electrical schematics.
Experience designing in a space environment.
Current security clearance or ability to obtain a security clearance.
Valor NPI experience.
BluePrint experience.
Knowledge of Cadence Allegro CAD software.
Knowledge of Altium and/or PADS software.
Problem-solving skills and the ability to proactively identify alternate solutions to overcome difficult technical challenges.
Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong technical skills, including the ability to read schematics and understand their function.
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Design printed circuit boards using Siemens Xpedition CAD software.
Produce and release layout files with fabrication and assembly drawings.
Interpret schematic and mechanical CAD data and lay out PCBs according to customer requests.
Collaborate with the ECAD Design team and internal engineering customers.
Work with mechanical design engineers to ensure mechanical accuracy.
Ensure PCB layout accuracy and compliance with IPC Class 3 standards and established L3Harris design and fabrication guidelines.
Support PCB design from initial concept through final release.
Provide mentorship to early-career engineers.