L3Harris

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

9/80 work schedule available for most U.S. and Canada employees, effective October 24, 2022

Role Description

The Firmware Staff Engineer will be a key member of the Electrical Engineering team that provides significant depth and breadth of technical leadership while collaborating with Engineering management and technical staff to drive organizational objectives. The incumbent will aslo be a recognized internal expert with significant and proven experience in developing and applying technical expertise to new and existing product designs as well as to resolving complex issues. They will support all phases of design projects that include: assimilating novel and unique ideas, reviewing, analyzing, troubleshooting and evaluating alternative technical solutions. The Staff Engineer is expected to exercise sound technical judgment and clearly communicate the approach to relevant stakeholders in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. They will be the subject matter expert (SME) and a knowledge leader in electrical design and development of FPGA programming, in order to provide technical leadership to new and legacy Wescam projects or programs.

Tasks to be Accomplished

• Provide technical expertise in FPGA technology in areas of key importance to L3-Wescam
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the Firmware team to develop new systems, concepts or technologies
• Participate in all technical and project review meetings within Electrical Engineering (FPGA) to identify and address cross-team obstacles
• Work with the CTO and the engineering team to determine the feasibility of implementing new ideas and technology to feed the Innovation pipeline.
• Provide input into and review of all product specifications within Electrical Engineering (FPGA)
• Stay current with industry trends and technology in areas that impact WESCAM to influence senior leadershipto accept new practices, approaches and concepts.
• Promotes the culture, values and mission of L3Harris Wescam internally and externally.

Skills Required

• Detailed knowledge of the WESCAM product line and applications
• Expert knowledge of modern Electrical Engineering FPGA design practices
• Specification and design of complex FPGA systems
• Verification of complex FPGA systems
• Good understanding of the requirements and practices to support a DO-254 or equivalent development standard.
• Intellectual property control and management systems, proven track record for developing FPGA IP in an Agile environment
• Product life-cycle management
• MIL/Aerospace/Design standards applicable to the WESCAM product line
• A recognized expert in Electrical Engineering FPGA
• Business acumen, including cross-functional leadership knowledge

Experience & Education Requirements

• Requires mastery level knowledge in XILINX FPGA development
• Viewed as an expert and/or resource within the field by peers in and outside the organization. Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience, or
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience, or
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace. 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. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance.  In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.