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Senior Electrical Engineer

Camden, New Jersey

Job ID 17185
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L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title:  Senior Electrical Engineer

Job Code: 17185

Job Location: Camden, NJ

Schedule:  9/80

Job Description:

L3Harris - is a recognized global leader in the design, development and production of secure communication systems and products supporting mission-critical space, ground, air and naval operations.  L3Harris  is where employees have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our business and the world around us while thriving in an environment that continually fosters growth and career development.  We are committed to providing best-in-class solutions to our customers with the highest level of integrity, excellence and uncompromised quality in everything we do.  

This position is responsible for the Electrical Engineer Design as the subject matter expert including eventual integration and supporting on-site installation. In addition this position is responsible for ship yard Electrical Engineerin support related to Virginia Class Submarine (VA Class) and all its variants. United Status Coast Guard assests such as Fast Response Cutter (FRC), National Security Cutter (NSC) and integration efforts for the C5ISR business area. 

Essential Functions:

  • Design the full electrical system including interconnect using Zuken E3 tool set. Responsible for interface with all disciplines to ensure design is compliant to all requirements, prepare and present the EE design at all internal and external design reviews.
  • Lead a team of Electrical Engineers in capturing the electrical design, including training of the team and developing new to Engineers in the “best practices” and techniques to grow skills.
  • Drive E3 practices on the electrical design to realize significant savings for the program.
  • Responsible for the financial performance of the EE design. Manage the teams performance related  to SPI and CPI and report monthly through EVMS reporting.
  • Generate Configuration Change Requests and update Technical Data Packages as required.
  • 10 - 25% travel.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience. 
  • 6 years related experience.
  • Proven operational understanding and troubleshooting experience of C5ISR  systems: hardware, software, cables, antennas, etc. and will configure, modify, test, and debug the system accordingly as required on CSC, FRC and VA Class ( all variants)
  • Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
  • 4 years experience related to detailed electrical design.
  • 6 years’ experience in developing and interpreting system requirements and designs related to shipboard communication systems.
  • 6 years’ experience with military and commercial radios, baseband equipment, telephony, cryptos, voice/data terminals and system cable design. 
  • Experience in the design and development of EE ship board communications using E3 Zuken toolset and training of others in the tool. ( Interconnection Block Diagrams IBD, individual cable design including wire, terminations, connector selection sleeving, pins, etc.)
  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to interface with customers as well as various sub-contractors and sub-system developers including internal such as Operations, QA and CAD during design, fabrication, integration and test and eventual installation.
  • Experience and ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be able to adapt quickly to changes in schedule, tasking, and priorities while being responsible for EE CPI and SPI including reporting monthly EVMS.
  • Must be able to travel to and work at various field sites including shipyards, communication stations, and command centers (domestic and international) with little advance notice.
  • Must be able to present and update training material to groups of 15-20 and lead lab exercises to reinforce classroom training.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience with training and leading teams in Electrical Design
  • Masters degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical degree
  • Strong diagnostic / troubleshooting skills with proven ability to quickly resolve issues at the unit and system level
  • Experience with isolating and resolving problems quickly and accurately.
  • Possess ability to work in a team setting in a fast-paced environment, adapting quickly to changes in schedule, tasking and priority.
  • Possess ability to work independently and drive actions to closure.
  • Possess ability to write clearly and concisely and to provide accurate and complete status reports on a daily basis.
  • 8 plus years Shipboard systems integration experience preferred

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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