Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; 2 years of experience, or a Graduate Degree with 0-2 years, or 6 years of relevant experience without a degree.
Experience in power supply design, including AC/DC and DC/DC converters.
Familiarity with hardware debugging tools like Signal Generators and Digital Oscilloscopes.
Knowledge of military standards such as 461, 704, and 1275 is preferred.
Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
Design and develop power conversion topologies including AC/DC and DC/DC converters.
Conduct component selection and design trade studies for power electronics.
Simulate and analyze power circuits for efficiency and performance metrics.
Develop schematics and support PCB layout for high-performance applications.
Create and execute test plans for prototype verification and qualification.
Troubleshoot power supply issues and support corrective actions.
Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams for production support.
Benefits
9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
Opportunities for professional development and technical leadership.
Support for obtaining a US Government Security Clearance.
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
L3Harris in Palm Bay, Florida currently has an opening for a Power Supply Design Engineer. In this role, you will develop power supply circuits for data acquisition and computing systems. Responsibilities will include generation of specifications, component selection, power system architecture, simulation, analyses, support of PWB layout, and integration and verification testing. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to design efficient, reliable, and high-performance power solutions that meet system requirements and program objectives.
Essential Functions:
Design and develop isolated and non-isolated power conversion topologies including AC/DC converters, DC/DC converters, battery chargers and power management circuits.
Conduct component selection and design trade studies for power semiconductors, magnetics, ICs, filters, and protection circuitry
Simulate and analyze power circuits for efficiency, thermal performance, control loop stability, EMI/EMC, and transient response
Develop schematics, support PCB layout, and ensure good design practices for high-current, high-voltage, and low-noise applications
Create and execute test plans for prototype bring-up, characterization, verification, and qualification
Troubleshoot power supply performance issues in the lab and support root cause and corrective action activities
Support compliance efforts related to safety, EMI/EMC, environmental, and reliability requirements
Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to support production release, yield improvements, and failure analysis
Prepare technical documentation including design reports, analysis summaries, test procedures, and released engineering data
Support design reviews and provide technical leadership in power electronics development
Ability to obtain a US Government Security Clearance.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
BSEE, Computer Engineering or other related technical field of study.
Hardware debugging skills & experience in operation of Signal Generator, Logic Analyzer, Digital Oscilloscopes.
Knowledge of Miliary Standards including 461, 704 and 1275.
Active TS/SCI Clearance a plus.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to interact with a cross functional team.
Ability to collaborate across all levels of leadership.
