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Sr Specialist, CCA (Circuit Card) Electrical Design Engineer

Ashburn, Virginia

Job ID 19106
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Job Title: Sr Specialist, CCA (Circuit Card) Electrical Design Engineer

Job Code: 19106

Job Location: Ashburn, Virginia

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants

Job Description:

As a Electrical Engineer Specialist in the Agile Development Group (ADG), you will be part of developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV). Your main duties will include working design, test, and integration of circuit card assemblies containing analog, digital, power and high speed circuits, along with supporting cables and wiring harnesses for UAS / UAV’s, advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies. 

Essential Functions: 

  • Responsible for electrical design tasks including requirements analysis, specification generation, interface definition, component selection, circuit simulation, schematic capture, and board layout
  • Engage in advanced digital CCA and flex cable design implementing an array of complex components including both high performance and conventional data converters, memory, FPGAs, processors, op amps, and logic devices
  • Design product support test hardware including breakout boards and interface cable fixtures and develop test plans and procedures for digital subsystems and all relevant documentation for design description and requirements
  • Interact with software and FPGA engineers to test and troubleshoot electrical circuits and interfaces of the CCAs
  • Participate in risk assessment and develop mitigation strategies
  • Interface with interdisciplinary design teams and reviews.
  • Schedule, cost, and technical responsibility at the board or sub-circuit level.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree in engineering or science and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related Electrical Engineering experience.
  • Active Secret security clearance is required
  • 2+years or more with the following technologies:Advanced processorsI2C, SPI, RS232, RS422, Ethernet, CAN, PCIeOp Amps / feedback loops / switching circuits / power circuits, and Motor drivers
  • 3 years experience with CAD tools: Simulation, Modeling, Schematic Capture, etc.
  • Experience with basic digital test equipment including oscilloscopes, bus analyzers, signal generator, and power meters
  • Experience with general circuit board layout techniques 

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Altium Designer Software
  • Able to work in a team environment
  • Good communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)
  • Excellent problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in Visio, and Microsoft Office products

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $85,500.00 -$158,500.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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