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

L3Harris Technologies•Palm Bay, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Spectral Solutions business area serves government, civil, and commercial customers through high-reliability space-based remote sensing systems, including active and motion imaging, data processing, exploitation, and dissemination. It also provides solutions for mapping and monitoring the Earth. This position supports a product development team creating high-quality printed circuit board (PCB) layouts for programs across the business. The role works closely 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, ensuring layouts comply with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing constraints. It is based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, or Palm Bay, Florida.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of prior relevant experience, or a graduate degree and at least 4 years of prior related experience; in lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of prior related experience.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and contribute to the development of complex hardware products.

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 for a space environment.
Current security clearance or ability to obtain one.
Valor NPI experience.
BluePrint experience.
Knowledge of Cadence Allegro CAD software.
Knowledge of Altium and/or PADS software.
Problem-solving skills and ability to proactively identify alternate solutions to difficult technical challenges.
Detail-oriented approach and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong technical skills, including 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.
Provide mentorship to early-career engineers.