Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer (PCB Design) (Fort Wayne, IN or Palm Bay, FL)

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineering (PCB Design): Sign-on bonus (25K max)

Job Code: 46242

Job Location: Fort Wayne, IN or Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Sign-On Bonus: A sign on bonus of up to 25K may be included as a part of an offer package for this level for the Fort Wayne Location

Job Description:

Our Spectral Solutions business area serves a broad array of government, civil and commercial customers by enhancing information superiority, contributing to our national security and providing actionable data for the protection of property and human life. We specialize in high-reliability space-based remote sensing end-to-end systems that offer active and motion imaging and data processing, exploitation and dissemination. We also provide solutions that map and monitor the earth for a variety of commercial and governmental users.

This position, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design, will support a product development team responsible for creating high-quality PCB layouts for a variety of programs across the business. The role requires close collaboration with PCB layout designers, electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing engineers to develop reliable, manufacturable, and cost-effective designs that meet technical and program requirements. Responsibilities include supporting the PCB design process from initial concept through final release, ensuring layouts comply with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing constraints. The ideal candidate will be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and contribute to the successful development of complex hardware products.

This position is located in Fort Wayne, IN or Palm Bay, FL:

https://careers.l3harris.com/en/Fort-Wayne

https://careers.l3harris.com/en/florida

Essential Functions:

• Design Printed Circuit Boards using Siemens Xpedition CAD software.


• Produce and release layout files with fabrication and assembly drawings.


• Interpret schematic and mechanical CAD data and layout PCBs per customer requests.


• Collaborate with ECAD Design team and internal engineering customers.


• Collaborate with mechanical design engineers to ensure mechanical accuracy.


• Ensure PCB layout accuracy and compliance to IPC class 3 standards and follow the established L3Harris design and fabrication guidelines. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience creating PCB layouts using ECAD tools


• Experience with PCB design technologies for space, military, and airborne, including PCB layout techniques and electrical schematics


• Experience designing in a space environment.


• Hold a current security Clearance or the ability to obtain a security clearance


• Valor NPI experience


• BluePrint experience


• Cadence Allegro CAD software knowledge


• Altium and or PADS software knowledge


• Problem-solving skills with ability to proactively identify alternate solutions to overcome difficult technical challenges.


• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong technical skills with the ability to read schematics and understand the function


• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.


• Provide mentorship to early career engineers

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