Specialist, Electrical Engineer

L3Harris•Plano, TX

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist, Electrical Engineer designs and develops electrical systems for integrating electronic equipment on military and commercial aircraft and ground stations. Designs may include avionics, RF, LAN, data processing, sensor systems, power distribution, electrical-load analysis, and load-shedding schemes. The role may also support aircraft system testing and integration across a variety of tasks and platforms. The engineer creates and reviews system wiring diagrams, circuit-breaker panels, control panels, and other items using PLM and CAD software, including Capital Harness, NX, and TeamCenter. The role includes researching and preparing engineering drawings, coordinating design activities with Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production, and leading a small team of electrical design engineers. The engineer also trains and mentors junior engineers and becomes familiar with L3Harris technical process specifications and design practices. The position is on-site in Plano, Texas, on a 9/80 schedule: employees work 80 hours over nine days in each 14-day period, with every other Friday off. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance, travel to and from the flight line, and work in aircraft hangars; some positions require boarding and exiting aircraft. Willingness to travel or relocate may be necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and four years of experience designing and developing electrical systems for integration of electronic equipment on military or commercial aircraft and ground systems; alternatively, a graduate degree and two years of such experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least eight years of such experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
Ability to travel to and from the flight line and work in aircraft hangar environments; some positions require the ability to board and exit aircraft.
Willingness to travel or relocate if necessary.

Nice To Haves

Active Secret clearance or higher.
Leadership experience.
Good computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Design and develop electrical systems for integrating electronic equipment on military and commercial aircraft and ground stations.
Develop designs for avionics, RF, LAN, data processing, sensor systems, power distribution systems, electrical-load analysis, and load-shedding schemes.
Support testing and integration of systems on aircraft.
Create and review system wiring diagrams, circuit-breaker panels, control panels, and other design items using PLM software and CAD tools.
Research and prepare engineering drawings.
Coordinate design activities with Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production to ensure designs meet requirements at minimum cost.
Lead a small team of electrical design engineers by breaking down requirements and work packages, providing drawing status, and preparing budget estimates for platform leads.
Train and mentor junior engineers.
Learn and apply L3Harris technical process specifications and related design practices and methodologies.
Interpret statements of work, requirements, and system definitions.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.