Senior Electrical Engineer - Digital Hardware Design

L3Harris is on the lookout for exceptional talent eager to make an impact in the defense technology sector. Our commitment to an inclusive and dynamic work environment fosters both personal and professional growth, while we focus unwaveringly on our values and mission to serve our customers.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer specializing in Digital Hardware Design, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of embedded digital hardware for our Software Defined Radios (SDR) and accessories. Reporting to a Senior Engineering Manager, you will oversee the entire hardware lifecycle—from conceptualization through manufacturing to deployment. This role offers the opportunity to tackle complex integration challenges in a collaborative atmosphere while ensuring our systems exceed rigorous performance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• High-Speed Digital Protocols: Leverage your technical expertise in the design and integration of embedded microprocessors, including ARM Cores and advanced memory interfaces.
• Design Simulation & Analysis: Utilize tools like LTSpice, HyperLynx, and MATLAB to conduct simulations and analyze system performance.
• Advanced Architecture & PCB Design: Lead the entire design process, including requirement analysis and intricate schematic captures using Mentor VX/DxDesigner.
• Verification & Validation: Execute comprehensive test plans on both subsystem and system levels using lab equipment to troubleshoot and rectify hardware issues.
• Compliance & Reliability Engineering: Design hardware that meets MIL-STD-461 standards and adheres to IPC guidelines to ensure reliability in critical environments.
• Security Clearance: Must possess the ability to acquire and maintain a US Security Clearance.

Qualifications Required:

• Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience: A minimum of 6 years relevant experience (or 4 years with a Master's degree), or over 10 years of hands-on experience in Digital Design in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Skills:

• Specialized Knowledge: Familiarity with SDR architectures, embedded software, and configuration management tools, such as Agile.
• SDR & RF Architecture Expertise: A deep understanding of SDR architectures and interactions between digital and RF systems.
• Hardware-Software Integration Skills: Experience using scripting languages like Python or VHDL for design analysis automation and troubleshooting facilitation.
• Configuration & Lifecycle Management: Proficient in using Agile PLM software to streamline product data management and manufacturing processes.
• Diagnostic Tool Use: Knowledge of Boundary Scan tools (JTAG) for testing high-density PCBAs with limited access.
• Systems Thinking: Ability to foresee the impacts of design decisions on thermal management and software performance.

The salary range for this role in New York state is $90,500 - $168,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation; final offers may vary based on experience and location. L3Harris provides a robust benefits package, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) matching, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, generous leave policies, and company holidays. Availability of certain benefits may vary based on employment date and schedule type.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a workplace free from discrimination. All candidates will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, gender, or any other characteristic protected by law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform necessary background checks.

Many positions at L3Harris require the ability to obtain a security clearance, which is granted only to U.S. citizens. Conditional employment offers may depend on successful completion of security investigations and meeting eligibility criteria for classified information access.

Please submit your resume to explore this exciting opportunity!