Sr. Specialist, Electrical Engineer

L3Harris•Plano, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Specialist, Electrical Engineer designs and develops electrical systems for integrating electronic equipment on military and commercial aircraft and ground stations. The role may involve avionics, RF, LAN, data processing, sensor systems, power distribution, electrical-load analysis, and load-shedding schemes, as well as supporting aircraft-system testing and integration across varied tasks and aircraft platforms. The engineer creates and reviews system wiring diagrams, circuit-breaker panels, control panels, and other design items using PLM and CAD tools, including Capital Harness, NX, and TeamCenter. The position also includes researching and preparing engineering drawings and coordinating design activities with Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production to meet requirements at minimum cost. The engineer leads a small team, mentors junior engineers, and learns and applies L3Harris technical process specifications and design practices. The role is onsite in Plano, Texas, on a 9/80 schedule: 9 days worked in each 14-day period, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and six years of experience designing and developing electrical systems for integrating electronic equipment on military or commercial aircraft and ground systems; alternatively, a graduate degree and four years of such experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least ten years of such experience.
Able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
Able to travel to and from the flight line and work in aircraft hangar environments; some positions require boarding and exiting 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, 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 items using PLM software and CAD tools such as Capital Harness, NX, and TeamCenter.
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.
Travel to and from the flight line and work in aircraft hangar environments.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.