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L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

Senior Specialist - Project Engineer

Engineering LeadershipPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeCarlsbad, CA, USA$106.5k - $197.5k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 6 years of prior relevant experience, or a Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering with at least 4 years of prior relevant experience; alternatively, at least 10 years of prior relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
  • An active U.S. Secret security clearance is required.
  • Ability to travel up to 10%.
  • Experience leading and interfacing with multidisciplinary teams using systems engineering tools and resources is preferred.
  • Experience with board- and system-level troubleshooting, including root cause analysis and corrective action reporting, is preferred.
  • Proficiency in understanding schematics, evaluating CCA layout and routing, and interpreting component data sheets is preferred.
  • Knowledge of understanding and applying various test methodologies is preferred.
  • Experience using PLM tools such as Teamcenter for change orders and part releases is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Product Line Management and Program Managers throughout product development, from concept design and development through integration, qualification testing, and production release.
  • Assist in developing detailed program plans, including schedules, resource forecasts, and risk assessments.
  • Lead the technical aspects of projects to ensure quality and timely delivery.
  • Coordinate and review work performed by engineers, technicians, manufacturing teams, vendors, and subcontractors.
  • Identify and remove internal and external roadblocks to help the team progress in development.
  • Address technical gaps on the project team by providing expertise or facilitating discussions with subject matter experts.
  • Maintain effective communication between the development team and stakeholders.
  • Develop and review technical documentation, including interface control documents, operation and maintenance guides, test plans, schematics, and system diagrams.
  • Participate in technical feasibility decisions.
  • Assist with hands-on integration, testing, and debugging with project teams in a laboratory environment.
  • Serve as the main technical interface for customers.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience leading and interfacing with multidisciplinary teams using systems engineering tools and resources.
  • Experience with board- and system-level troubleshooting, including root cause analysis and corrective action reporting.
  • Proficiency in understanding schematics, evaluating CCA layout and routing, and interpreting component data sheets.
  • Knowledge of understanding and applying various test methodologies.
  • Experience using PLM tools such as Teamcenter for change orders and part releases.

About the Company

L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

L3Harris Technologies provides advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems for governments and commercial customers. Its products include sensors, communications, and propulsion—such as tactical radios, night-vision gear, satellite payloads, missile defense, and space propulsion—delivered as integrated systems for operations across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company blends legacy technologies from two joining giants with newer capabilities, faster acquisition cycles, and a focus on missiles, space, and resilient communications to field solutions quickly. Its goal is to be a trusted, scale-ready provider of next‑generation defense and intelligence capabilities for national security and related customers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Melbourne, FL
Founded
1895

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