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Manager, PCB (Printed Circuit Board) Design Lead

San Diego, California

Job ID 13795
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L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Manager, PCB (Printed Circuit Board) Design Lead

Job Code: 13795

Job Location:San Diego, CA

Relocation: Relocation assistance can be provided for qualified candidates! 

Job Description:

This position is responsible for leading the San Diego PCB design Engineering team and will have direct influence on program designs and proposal efforts, staffing, and overall performance of the PCB design team! This position is responsible for leading a team of 6 designers and developing collaborative relationships with Engineering Managers, Program Leadership, and group leaders to support needs of the business. This role will result in better coordination and support across key stakeholder groups.

Essential Functions:

  • Partner with program teams to ensure programs are correctly staffed,  PCB design processes are being followed, and proposal efforts are supported
  • Responsible for performance of the San Diego PCB design group within the Digital CCA department including staffing, training, onboarding, employee development, engagement and proactive retention
  • Establish metrics to drive year-over-year performance improvement
  • Collaborate with site leadership to drive and assist understanding of new L3Harris tools and processes and flow down Division information to the site PCB team
  • Serve as PCB functional representative for site specific design reviews and review/approval of proposals and Basis of Estimates (BOEs) as needed
  • Provide technical evaluation and oversight of program execution and lead/participate in technical issue resolution teams when required
  • Ensure knowledge transfer and pairing of less experienced engineers with more experienced PCB design engineers is established
  • While this position is primarily local to the San Diego site, travel may be required to support various program

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field and Twelve (9) years relevant PCB Design and Leadership Work, OR, Graduate degree and (7) years relevant PCB Design and Leadership Work. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
  • Three (3) or more years Functional Management Experience leading small teams
  • Three (3) or more years designing PCBs to IPC Class three (3) requirements

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • IPC certification CID or CID+
  • Experience using PADs and Xpedition 2.11
  • Experience using Agile PLM or Teamcenter PLM
  • Siemens EDA Valor expertise
  • Siemens EDA EDM expertise
  • Knowledge of how to create stack ups
  • Familiar with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $106,000.00 - $197,000.00. 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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