Level 3 Communications, Inc

Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer - Power Lead

Level 3 Communications, Inc$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years in aircraft design or Master's Degree with 4+ years experience; alternatively, 10+ years relevant experience without a degree.
  • Knowledge of FAA (Part 23 or 25) airworthiness requirements and certification processes.
  • Proficiency with ECAD tools.
  • Strong grasp of power systems and mission systems integration.
  • Willingness to travel internationally for field modifications.
  • Ability to work in aircraft hangars and board/exit aircraft.

Responsibilities

  • Guide and train junior engineers to enhance team capability.
  • Ensure program delivery is on-time and budget-compliant while adhering to processes and standards.
  • Contribute ideas for new products and processes that drive business success.
  • Influence stakeholders and demonstrate leadership without direct authority.
  • Conduct research and systems integration for electrical power systems on aircraft.

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule allows for a long weekend every other week.
  • Opportunities for career growth through mentorship and training of junior staff.
  • Engagement in impactful projects related to defense aerospace and aircraft design.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer - Power Lead

Job Req: 36753

Job Location: Greenville, TX

Job Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule - (Every other Friday is a non-workday.)

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking qualified individuals to join our Aeronautical Systems Engineering team as an Electrical Design Engineer for ISR & Special Mission Programs. In this role, you will lead and develop electrical power systems for the integration of electrical/electronic equipment on the aircraft systems. In addition, program tasking can include development of electrical load analysis, facilities documents, vendor coordination and supporting testing/integration of this system. Engineer will be responsible for research, systems integration, preparation of engineering drawings, and coordination of design activities with Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, and Production to ensure that designs meet requirements at minimum cost.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Provide guidance, coaching, and training to other junior level employees
  • Ensure programs are accomplished on schedule and within budget while complying with process/procedures and program requirements
  • Provide input into new products, processes, standards, and production plans that have measurable impact on the achievement of overall business results
  • Capable of influencing a wide range of audience, and having demonstrated leadership skills to win support without direct reporting structure


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant aircraft design experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related aircrafit design experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
  • Familiarity with FAA (Part 23 or 25) or military aircraft airworthiness design approach, certification process, and requirements
  • Advanced knowledge and skills using ECAD tools
  • Progressive understanding of power systems and various mission systems
  • Must be able to travel international to support field modifications
  • Be able to travel to and from the flight line, work in aircraft hangar environment and board/exit aircraft is required.

Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Ten (10) years of aircraft design related experience in defense aerospace industry
  • Outstanding communication (both verbally and written), negotiation, collaboration, time management, presentation, and organizational skills
  • Experience developing secondary power distribution systems, performing wire deration calculations, and familiarity with aircraft power systems standards like MIL-STD-704.
  • Results-oriented, empowering leader with direct experience exceling in a matrixed environment
  • Experience in electrical design using Siemens NX or Capital


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