Specialist Electrical Engineer

Company: L3Harris Technologies
Location: Santa Paula
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Description: Job Title: Spec, Electrical Engineer

Job Code: SAS4

Job Location: Simi Valley, CA

Job Description:

This position is defined by a broad range of design activities which include the generation of new designs and the reuse and modification of existing designs for custom applications. The Electrical Engineer is responsible for the design of electrical circuits, wire harnesses and interconnections for a variety of products ranging from small airborne systems to large satellite tracking antennas.

Essential Functions:

• Identifies the design requirements, determines an approach, selects the appropriate materials and fabrication techniques, and generates the necessary manufacturing drawings.
• Completes generation of block diagrams, power budgeting, and general performance analysis.
• Responsible for cable assembly design, analog and digital design and analysis, generation of schematic diagrams, assembly drawings and parts lists, as well as system-level interconnection drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Generates test plans and procedures and provides technical inputs for product technical manuals.
• Proposes technical solutions, prepares studies and reports, maintains engineering data, and participates in meetings and reviews.
• Assists in preparing technical presentations for both internal reviews and customer reviews.
• Incorporates military design standards and commercial code requirements into designs and prepare bills of material.
• Supports Business Development in the preparation of technical proposals. Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/ Associates Degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience or a Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
  • Must have 4 years equivalent experience in the design of electrical/electronic circuits and/or wire harness assemblies is required.
  • Must have a solid working knowledge of 2D line drawings using AutoCAD and be familiar with MS Visio.
  • Must be able to interpret and understand electrical circuit schematics, and be familiar with electrical noise reduction techniques and EMI/EMC.
  • Software familiarity with Cadence (ORCAD), MatLab, and SOLIDWORKS.
  • Experience with servo motor position, velocity, and acceleration controls. Preferred Additional Skills:
    • Must have excellent communication skills and be able to work well with colleagues and manufacturing personnel.
    • Must be proficient in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
    • Must possess strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
    • Previous experience with small and large scale antenna systems for communications or radar systems with positioning of optical sensors desired.
      
      

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