Level 3 Communications, Inc

Lead, Electrical Engineer (Printed Circuit Board Design)

Level 3 Communications, Inc • $127K — $236K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 9+ years or Graduate Degree with 7+ years in relevant experience or 13+ years of experience without a degree.
  • Proficiency in Mentor PADS / Expedition layout software.
  • Strong understanding of PCB design methodologies.
  • Expertise in creating PCB layouts for various technologies like RF and digital.
  • Ability to perform peer reviews and lead collaborative design efforts.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize design software to create and modify PCB designs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on PCB fabrication and testing issues.
  • Develop complex PCB layouts incorporating various design technologies.
  • Perform peer reviews to ensure design integrity.
  • Document best practices and maintain PCB design guidelines.
  • Mentor junior designers in PCB design processes.
  • Respond to supplier inquiries regarding PCB part specifications.

Benefits

  • Health and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) match.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Education assistance.
  • Parental leave and paid time off.
  • Company-paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Lead, Electrical Engineer (Printed Circuit Board Design)

Job Code: 44859

Job Location: San Diego, California

Job Schedule: 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off)

Job Description:

The PCB Designer will effectively utilize design software deployed at L3Harris to create, modify, review, and validate PCB designs for rigid, flexible, and rigid-flex printed circuit boards. You'll utilize the latest board technologies: fine line and spaces, microvias, stacked microvias, via-in-pad, etc.

Essential Functions:
  • Utilize Mentor PADS / Expedition layout software to incorporate schematic, mechanical, and manufacturing inputs into new and revised HDI PCB designs.
  • Collaborate with the cross-functional design team to resolve fabrication, assembly, and test issues identified through Valor NPI fabrication and manufacturing checks.
  • Create PCB stack ups and model-controlled impedance.
  • Create highly complex PCB layouts leveraging design methodologies by board technology, e.g., RF, digital, analog, power supply and mixed technologies.
  • Perform peer reviews of complex PCB layout designs.
  • Create and maintain PCB layout design guidelines.
  • Lead the assessment and implementation of new and upgraded PCB design software.
  • Develop and document best practices related to the PCB design process. Create and update templates, checklists, and procedures.
  • Mentor less experienced PCB Designers.
  • Respond to supplier support requests when technical questions arise related to the requirements associated with specific PCB part numbers.
  • Once hired will obtain Secret security clearance.


Required Qualifications (one of the following):
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.


Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Knowledge of the PCB design value chain: schematics, materials, fabrication, assembly, and related design and simulation software tools.
  • Knowledge of the PCB design elements: schematic, BOM, mechanical, fabrication, assembly, components, and all related files and documentation.
  • Experience mentoring and onboarding less experienced and early career PCB Designers.
  • Experience with peer reviews of PCB layout designs.
  • Experience evaluating and upgrading PCB design related software.


In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, is $127,500 - 236,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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