Level 3 Communications, Inc

Specialist, Electrical Engineering (FOS)

Level 3 Communications, Inc$80K — $149K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering or related field with 4 years of experience, or a Graduate Degree with 2 years, or 8 years of related experience without a degree.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop specialized systems and test equipment for various electronic products.
  • Engage in extensive analog and digital circuit design including microcontrollers and data acquisition.
  • Utilize CAE tools like Altium and SPICE for circuit design and troubleshooting.
  • Create and work with embedded firmware and various serial communication protocols.
  • Prepare designs for review and address technical issues with customers.
  • Conduct verification and testing using laboratory equipment.
  • Travel up to 10% of the year for project-related needs.

Benefits

  • Health and disability insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Education assistance
  • Parental leave
  • Paid time off and company-paid holidays
Full Job Description
Job Title: Specialist, Electrical Engineer

Job Code: 38520

Job Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour shifts, 4 days a week

Job Description:

L3Harris Fuzing & Ordnance Systems (L3H FOS) is the largest fuze manufacturer in the United States and is one of the most advanced manufacturers of fuzing and ordnance products in the world.

L3Harris maintains an unwavering commitment to conducting business operations in a manner that provides and maintains safe and healthy working conditions, protects the environment, conserves natural resources, and complies with all legal and regulatory requirements. As our business continues to grow, we are looking to add an Electrical Engineer to our Special Test Equipment Development Engineering Group.

As a member of the L3H FOS team, your primary focus would be the development of Specialized Test Equipment used to test products through all phases of design and production. You would also assume the responsibility of presenting designs to internal and external customers for reviewing and addressing technical issues. A solid understanding of circuit theory, components, firmware, software and troubleshooting skills is required.

Essential Functions:

  • Focus on the design and development of specialized systems and special test equipment for electronic, electro-mechanical, and mechanical products.
  • Extensive analog and digital circuit design, microcontrollers, data acquisition, filtering/conditioning, printed circuit design, measurement error analysis, and future system-level engineering.
  • Utilization of CAE tools such as Altium and SPICE, and laboratory equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, function generators, etc. used to perform circuit design, verification and troubleshooting.
  • Working with or creating embedded firmware to control hardware. Working with various serial communication protocols such as RS-232, RS-422, SPI, I2C, etc.
  • Must be willing to travel up to 10% of the year.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office applications.
  • Ability to obtain US Security Clearance


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering or related field and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.


Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience in basic analog building blocks including differential amplifiers, op amps, LDOs, filters, and data converters.
  • Experience in basic digital building blocks including logic gates, flip flops, timers, and filters.
  • Experience with power supply and power conditioning design.
  • Experience with power conversion concepts (AC/DC, DC/DC, and DC/AC, Linear and Switching Supplies).
  • Experience with serial communication buses including UART, SPI, and I2C.
  • Experience with Sensors and Converters (Temperature sensors, accelerometers, differential pressure sensors, gyroscopes, ADCs, DACs, etc.).
  • Experience with general design best practices (EMI suppression, ESD protection, and Short circuit protection).
  • Experience with module design including component selection, circuit analysis, circuit design, and layout.
  • Experience in troubleshooting using standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, function generators, meters, etc.).
  • Experience in modeling and simulation utilities (SPICE, MATLAB/Simulink, etc.).
  • Experience in schematic capture and/or board layout utilities (Altium, PADS, etc.).
  • Ability to lead a large-scale technical project from start to completion with minimal guidance.
  • Proficient in preparing and participating in design reviews (internal and external).
  • Skilled in creating Technical Documentation (Engineering Drawings, Calibration Procedures, Validation Procedures, Operating Instructions, etc.).
  • Proficient in Engineering Change and Configuration Management processes.
  • Skilled in Software Development (C#, VB, .NET, LabVIEW, etc.).
  • Skilled in microcontroller and CPLD/FPGA Firmware Development (Embedded C, Verilog, etc.).
  • Proficient in Wiring Diagram and Cable Assembly Design


In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $92,500 - $171,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $80,500 - $149,500. 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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