Level 3 Communications, Inc

Senior Electrical Engineer - Hardware Design (PCB/CCA)

Level 3 Communications, Inc • $106K — $197K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years of experience, or a Graduate Degree with 4+ years of experience, or 10+ years of relevant experience without a degree.
  • 6+ years in a product-development environment as an electrical engineer.
  • Expertise in mixed-signal Circuit Card Assembly design from requirements to production.
  • Knowledge of electromagnetic interference in electronic systems.
  • Experience in complete lifecycle management of electronic designs from concept to production support.
  • Strong communication skills for technical documentation and cross-functional discussions.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop mixed-signal Circuit Card Assemblies for production.
  • Create requirements, select components, and conduct circuit design and analysis.
  • Review Printed Wiring Board layouts and collaborate with manufacturers.
  • Specify and design test methods and automated test equipment for verification.
  • Apply EMI practices and troubleshoot related issues.
  • Conduct hardware testing, troubleshooting, and redesign for prototypes and production.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams throughout the design and integration phases.
  • Provide mentorship to junior engineers and assist in task planning.

Benefits

  • Health and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) match.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Employee assistance program (EAP).
  • Education assistance.
  • Parental leave.
  • Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineering- Hardware Design (PCB/CCA)

Job Code: 43818

Job Location: Northampton, Massachusetts

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 is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to design, develop, integrate, test, and sustain electronics for maritime applications at its Northampton, Massachusetts site. The engineer will take designs from concept through released hardware, system-level integration, production support, and fielded-product sustainment. This onsite role combines hands-on Circuit Card Assembly design with cross-functional execution in a production environment.

Essential Functions:
  • Design and develop mixed-signal Circuit Card Assemblies from requirements through released, production-ready hardware.
  • Derive requirements; select components; perform circuit design and analysis; and define circuit-level verification and test methods.
  • Review Printed Wiring Board layouts and collaborate with manufacturers to resolve fabrication and assembly questions.
  • Design or specify test methods, automated test equipment, test sets, and cable harnesses used to verify electronic hardware.
  • Apply EMI design practices and support troubleshooting or corrective actions for CCA and system-level EMI issues.
  • Perform hardware bring-up, troubleshooting, test, checkout, and redesign activities for prototypes and production hardware.
  • Support production operations by diagnosing electrical issues and coordinating timely, configuration-controlled corrective actions.
  • Work with systems, mechanical, software, firmware, manufacturing, quality, supply-chain, and program teams through design, integration, and test.
  • Support engineering estimates, schedules, design documentation, and internal and external design-review material.
  • Support procurement by evaluating technical alternatives and addressing component obsolescence or availability issues.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to developing engineers and support Electrical Engineering leads with task planning and delegation.
  • Work onsite in Northampton, Massachusetts. Occasional business travel may be required by exception.
  • Ability to obtain US Secret Security Clearance

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
  • 6 or more years of electrical engineering experience in a product-development environment.
  • Experience with mixed-signal Circuit Card Assembly design and development, including requirements derivation, component selection, circuit design and analysis, layout review, test, and troubleshooting.
  • Knowledge of electromagnetic interference (EMI) design, analysis, testing, and troubleshooting for Circuit Card Assemblies and higher-level electronic systems.
  • Experience moving electronic designs from concept through verification, release, integration, and production support.
  • Ability to communicate technical decisions clearly in written documentation, design reviews, and cross-functional discussions.


Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Experience with Mentor Graphics PADS and/or Xpedition
  • Experience with FPGA-based electronics, including Xilinx devices and VHDL; familiarity with TIVA microcontrollers or digital signal processors is a plus.
  • Experience with electronics used in maritime, defense, or other high-reliability applications.
  • Experience designing automated test equipment, test sets, or cable harnesses.
  • Familiarity with configuration management, engineering change control, and production documentation.
  • Familiarity with thermal, tolerance, and reliability analysis for electronic hardware.
  • Experience supporting electronics manufacturing, failure analysis, and corrective redesign.
  • Experience providing technical leadership or mentoring in a multi-disciplinary engineering team.


In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Massachusetts is $106,500- $197,500. 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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