Full-Time

Lead Electrical Engineer

Hardware, Tactical Data Links

L3Harris Technologies

L3Harris Technologies

10,001+ employees

Defense technology solutions for national security

Compensation Overview

$127.5k - $236.5k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Carlsbad, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: San Diego, CA, USA

In Person

On-site role in Carlsbad or San Diego; 5-10% travel.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Electrical Engineering (2)
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Required Skills
Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Design
FPGA
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
  • 7 years of experience in the design of high-reliability electronic radio products and related subassemblies including PCB and FPGA development
  • Ability to travel for position: 5-10%
Responsibilities
  • Act as lead hardware engineer on various new development efforts and sustaining efforts on existing products to ensure the designs and product performance meet specifications
  • Apply configuration management principles to design documentation and maintain technical data packages
  • Lead engineering program technical, schedule, and cost performance for projects with Hardware Engineering scope to include proposal reviews and cost approvals, engineering program reviews, and oversight of key technical decisions
  • Participate in and/or lead failure investigations, where appropriate, related to design, production build processes, and customer returns
  • Contribute to new business pursuits by growing cross-functional relationships in new business development and across business areas
  • Partner and work very closely with the Engineering Leadership team, Business Development and Program Management to ensure strategy alignment, execution of projects and cross-team collaboration to achieve sector objectives
  • Work closely with Operations to transition new hardware designs to production / manufacturing using establshed company processes
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers and teammates
Desired Qualifications
  • Deep experience in Electrical Engineering and prior work experience within the Defense industry
  • Experience and demonstrated competence in technical leadership (project engineer or other technical lead role) for large complex programs and IRAD efforts
  • Strong understanding of the both PCB hardware and FPGA design development flows
  • Experience in system level development, requirements definition, analysis, integration and risk mitigation for large communications systems
  • Strong team player with experience leading highly technical teams
  • Track record of being highly collaborative with a proven ability to quickly establish trust and credibility among peers and customers
  • Ability to communicate confidently and concisely to both engineers and executive management
  • Active U.S. security clearance
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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q1 2026 revenue hit $5.74 billion, beating estimates, with 15% organic growth and $40 billion backlog.
  • Secured $600 million classified space contract and $2.2 billion NATO special mission aircraft deal.
  • Missile solutions revenue surged 18% on Pentagon demand, backed by $1 billion DoD investment.

What critics are saying

  • Bernstein cuts price target to $405 on May 4, 2026, due to 2027 US defense budget uncertainty.
  • RTX and Northrop Grumman win mid-2026 Hypersonic Tracking Sensor program, costing $2 billion revenue.
  • Fixed-price NASA Artemis II contracts trigger cost overruns, eroding 16% operating margins in 2026.

What makes L3Harris Technologies unique

  • L3Harris integrates space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains for mission-critical defense solutions.
  • Company supplies over 1600 components per F-35 aircraft, including weapon release systems.
  • Co-developed AI-optimized satellite constellation with Xoople for precision Earth observation.

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Company News

Yahoo Finance
Apr 13th, 2026
L3Harris Technologies grows EPS 16% annually with $220M insider stake

L3Harris Technologies has demonstrated solid financial performance with earnings per share growing 16% annually over the past three years. The US$66 billion defence contractor reported revenue of US$22 billion, up 2.5%, whilst maintaining stable EBIT margins. Company insiders hold US$220 million worth of shares, representing 0.3% of the company. Whilst modest in percentage terms due to L3Harris's size, this stake provides alignment between management and shareholders. The company's combination of revenue growth, profit expansion and insider ownership distinguishes it from speculative, loss-making ventures. Its established track record of profitability offers investors lower risk compared to companies relying solely on growth narratives without financial substance. The article suggests L3Harris warrants consideration for investors seeking profitable, growing companies over high-risk ventures.

Yahoo Finance
Apr 9th, 2026
L3Harris up 71.8% in one year but trades at premium 42.1x P/E multiple above industry average

L3Harris Technologies has raised investor attention following recent share price movements, with the stock up 2.3% over the past week. The company has delivered strong longer-term returns, including a 71.8% one-year total shareholder return and 92.9% over three years. With revenue of $21.9 billion and net income of $1.6 billion, L3Harris is trading at $361.97. One valuation narrative suggests the stock is modestly undervalued at a fair value of $392.16, supported by expected US defence budget growth and the company's positioning in areas like missile warning and tracking. However, L3Harris' current price-to-earnings ratio of 42.1x sits above the US aerospace and defence industry average of 38.8x, suggesting potential valuation risk if market sentiment shifts.

The Associated Press
Apr 8th, 2026
Xoople and L3Harris unveil AI-optimised satellite constellation after seven years of development

Xoople, an AI data infrastructure company, and L3Harris Technologies have announced the co-development of a satellite constellation optimised for AI applications. The system, resulting from seven years of design and research, aims to deliver unprecedented precision in Earth observation data. The constellation features advanced optical and sensor design to maximise data quality, providing what Xoople calls "Earth's System of Record". The platform is designed to support AI systems shifting towards autonomous action, offering real-time monitoring with precision levels where even 1% error is unacceptable. Applications include supply chain optimisation, infrastructure management, risk underwriting, disaster response and security monitoring. CEO Fabrizio Pirondini said the system delivers the scale and precision required for AI-era decision-making across enterprises and governments.

Yahoo Finance
Apr 2nd, 2026
L3Harris powers NASA's Artemis II with over 100 mission elements, but fixed-price contracts may pressure margins

L3Harris Technologies supplied propulsion, avionics, thrusters and communications systems for NASA's Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar journey in over 50 years. The company's involvement spans more than 100 mission elements, highlighting its capabilities in space hardware and systems integration for government programmes. Whilst the Artemis II role demonstrates L3Harris's technical breadth, analysts note it does not materially alter the near-term investment case. The company faces ongoing risks from fixed-price development contracts and potential US space budget constraints that could pressure margins. L3Harris's investment narrative projects $27 billion in revenue and $2.9 billion in earnings by 2029, requiring 7.3% annual revenue growth. Community analysts estimate fair value between $388 and $452 per share.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 23rd, 2026
Hegseth pushes $200B defence spending boost — Axon and L3Harris named top buys

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to request $200 billion from Congress to fund operations against Iran, adding to the Pentagon's roughly $1 trillion budget for the current fiscal year. Two defence stocks well-positioned to benefit from this spending increase are Axon and L3Harris, according to Barchart. Axon, which provides law enforcement equipment including Tasers and AI-driven systems, reported 39% revenue growth to $797 million in Q4. The company's AI-powered tools are particularly relevant given recent suspected terrorist attacks in the US. L3Harris, a defence contractor selling missiles, satellites and communications products, saw 6% revenue growth to $5.6 billion last quarter, whilst cash from operations jumped 74% year-over-year. Analysts predict Axon's earnings per share will rise 13% this year and 115% in 2027.