Full-Time

Lead Electrical Engineer

L3Harris Technologies

L3Harris Technologies

10,001+ employees

Defense technology solutions for national security

No salary listed

Hilton Head Island, SC, USA

In Person

On-site role in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina; local candidates preferred.

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)

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Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience; or Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience; or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
  • Proficient knowledge of National Instruments LabVIEW software with experience in programming
  • Experience designing and developing diode laser driver circuits, preferably >100A currents
  • Proficient knowledge in laser design, critical performance parameters, test equipment and design verification
  • Capable of Analog and Digital System Architecture for the electronics controlling diode lasers and photodetection circuitry
  • Component selection to minimize electronics size and power draw while maximizing reliability
  • Ability to gain security clearance
  • Ability to develop and make technical presentations to L3Harris groups
  • Ability to flow down system requirements into a system test plan
  • Stay updated with the latest technologies and incorporate them into projects
  • Provide technical guidance and support to the engineering team
  • Ensure engineering practices align with industry standards and best practices
  • In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
Responsibilities
  • Design and develop electrical system and subsystem architecture, analysis, schematic development, system diagrams, and component selection for the electronics associated with laser transmitters and testing equipment
  • Support the glass shop, melt equipment and other high-voltage electronics throughout the facility and perform technician duties on an as needed basis
  • Provide technical guidance and support to the engineering team
  • Coordinate with other departments to align engineering efforts with business goals
  • Communicate engineering progress and challenges to senior management
  • Represent the engineering team in meetings and presentations
  • Manage engineering budgets and ensure cost-effectiveness
  • Procure necessary tools, software, and equipment for the engineering team
  • Ensure efficient use of resources and materials
  • Conduct technical reviews and audits to ensure project quality
  • Implement and maintain quality control processes
  • Ensure all engineering work meets or exceeds company and regulatory standards
  • Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior in accordance with company values
  • Perform job duties in a manner that maintains compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations
  • Ability to gain security clearance
  • Stay updated with latest technologies and incorporate into projects
  • Develop and make technical presentations to L3Harris groups
  • Willing and able to work extended hours, including weekends when required
Desired Qualifications
  • Exceptional communication (both oral and written) and listening skills, with a strong orientation to details, and the ability to make quick, informed decisions
  • Proven success in a fast paced development and manufacturing environment and possess a willingness to take ownership, accept accountability, and thrive under pressure
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in one or more of the following: Programming in National Instruments LabVIEW; Analog circuit design, laser circuitry and test/operation; Digital circuit design; Electro-optical integration activities; Power supply design and EMI prevention; Troubleshooting electrical issues and resolve problems on a variety of high-voltage industrial equipment; Military Specifications/Standards; Performing technician level tasks and assignments; Using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, power supplies and pulse generators; Test and debug of analog and digital circuit boards and high-power electronics; Must be able to effectively flow down system requirements into a system test plan; Creating design review presentations to technical audiences including engineering, manufacturing personnel and senior management team members
  • Willing and able to work extended hours, including weekend, when required
L3Harris Technologies

L3Harris Technologies

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L3Harris Technologies provides defense and national-security technology solutions across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. It develops integrated systems with advanced communications, surveillance, and reconnaissance to support government agencies and defense contractors under long-term contracts. The product combines hardware, software, and services to deliver secure, interoperable, mission-critical capabilities. Its goal is to help clients strengthen operational readiness and national security through reliable, multi-domain technologies and sustained partnerships.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Melbourne, Florida

Founded

1895

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What believers are saying

  • July 27, 2026 DoW deals target tripling PAC-3 and quadrupling THAAD output.
  • Q2 2026 revenue hit $5.9 billion, backlog reached $42 billion, guidance rose.
  • Intuitive Machines selected August 4, 2026 for 18 spacecraft on the SDA Tranche 3 mission.

What critics are saying

  • August 17, 2026 CEO ouster spotlights governance weakness and distracts execution.
  • September 2026 program delays and supply-chain pressure threaten margins before awards definitize.
  • If interceptor capacity expansions slip past 2028, Pentagon re-sources propulsion to rivals.

What makes L3Harris Technologies unique

  • Aerojet Rocketdyne makes L3Harris indispensable for PAC-3, THAAD, and NGI propulsion.
  • Sam Mehta keeps a focused structure, emphasizing missiles, space, and spectrum dominance.
  • NASA Roman telescope hardware proves L3Harris can win complex space programs.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Mental Health Support

Relocation Assistance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

14%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

14%
Yahoo Finance
Sep 11th, 2026
L3Harris lands $4.7B Patriot missile deal to boost US interceptor production to 2,000 units by 2030

L3Harris Technologies has secured a seven-year, $4.7 billion contract with Lockheed Martin to manufacture Patriot missile defence components. The Melbourne, Florida-based defence contractor will produce advanced two-pulse solid rocket motor propulsion systems for the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptor, designed to neutralise aircraft, cruise missiles and ballistic threats. This marks L3Harris's largest PAC-3 propulsion contract. The company operates a facility in Northampton, Massachusetts, through its KEO division, which produces naval technology including US periscope systems and radar systems for surface ships and submarines. To meet production demands, L3Harris broke ground on two new facilities in Camden, Arkansas, in June. The expansion supports the US Department of Defense's goal to increase annual interceptor production from approximately 600 units to 2,000 units by 2030.

Business Wire
Aug 30th, 2026
L3Harris tech powers NASA's Roman Space Telescope to map universe 1,000 times faster than Hubble

L3Harris Technologies has provided key components for NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which recently launched successfully. The company supplied the 2.4-metre Optical Telescope Assembly and radiation-hardened electronics for the observatory, which will operate approximately 1 million miles from Earth. The telescope is designed to survey the cosmos 1,000 times faster than the Hubble Space Telescope. Once operational, it will conduct three primary surveys, including scanning roughly 12% of the entire sky in under 18 months to measure the universe's expansion rate and study supernova explosions from up to 8 billion years ago. The project represents more than a decade of collaboration between L3Harris and NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. L3Harris has previously contributed technology to missions including the James Webb Space Telescope and Mars rovers.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 22nd, 2026
L3Harris taps Intuitive Machines to build 18 spacecraft for $1.8B missile defence mission

L3Harris Technologies selected Intuitive Machines on 4 August to build 18 advanced spacecraft platforms for the Space Development Agency's Accelerated Missile Defense Tranche 3 mission. Intuitive Machines will manufacture and deliver the satellite platforms to host L3Harris' payload technology for national security space operations. L3Harris reported Q2 2026 revenue of $5.9 billion, an 8% year-over-year increase, with net income of $600 million. The company raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to $23.2 billion–$23.7 billion, backed by a $42.0 billion backlog. Intuitive Machines reported Q2 2026 revenue of $206 million, more than four times its prior-year level. However, the company posted an operating loss of $47 million and burned $84 million in cash during the quarter, leaving $367 million in cash. Its backlog expanded to a record $1.8 billion.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 18th, 2026
L3 Harris CEO ousted amid misconduct allegations, echoing 2012 Lockheed Martin exit

Christopher Kubasik has been ousted as CEO of L3 Harris following allegations of misconduct. According to Semafor, citing sources familiar with the matter, an investigation found he was engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate. This marks the second time Kubasik has been forced out of a leadership position under similar circumstances. In 2012, he was set to become CEO of Lockheed Martin but resigned after an ethics investigation confirmed he had a close personal relationship with a subordinate employee. L3 Harris, headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, announced Kubasik's departure on 17 August. The company said the misconduct was unrelated to financial reporting, controls, customer relationships or operational performance. Kubasik will retain some vested stock options but won't receive severance payments.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 17th, 2026
L3Harris CEO steps down after conduct review, shares fall 2.7%

L3Harris Technologies announced the immediate departure of CEO Christopher Kubasik following a conduct review, causing shares to fall roughly 2.7% in premarket trading Monday. The board appointed Sam Mehta as president and CEO, whilst Lewis Hay III became independent chairman. The company stated Kubasik's conduct was inconsistent with its Code of Conduct, though unrelated to financial reporting, controls, customer relationships, or operational performance. Following an investigation with independent counsel, the board entered into a separation agreement with Kubasik. Mehta joined L3Harris in 2023 and brings over 25 years of aerospace and defence leadership experience. He previously led segments comprising more than 80% of the company's total revenue. Despite the leadership change, L3Harris reaffirmed its 2026 consolidated revenue and financial guidance.