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Specialist, Electrical Engineer

Rochester, New York
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

This position will be responsible for providing Electrical Engineering systems support and development to customer-funded programs within our Exquisite Imaging Solutions business unit of L3Harris Corporation.  Our Exquisite Imaging Solutions products serve a broad array of government, civil and commercial customers by enhancing information superiority, contributing to our national security and providing actionable data for the protection of property and human life. We specialize in high-reliability space-based imaging payloads and end-to-end systems that offer active and motion imaging and data processing, exploitation and dissemination. We also provide solutions that map and monitor the earth and stars for a variety of commercial and governmental users. 

Essential Functions: 

  • Design electrical systems and subsystems from customers or internal specifications.
  • Create and maintain electrical circuit designs working with cross discipline teams. 
  • Experience with deriving specifications.
  • Experience supporting electronics designs from concept through test and verification.
  • Experience with DOORs, SPICE, MathCAD, Matlab, Simulink, and MentorGraphics tools.
  • Strong technical skills with the ability to read specifications and requirements.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment. 
  • Strong ability to make technically sound architecture decisions to guide development.

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree and 2 years of experience.  In lieu of degree, 8 years in electrical engineering.
  • Experience with Analog, Power and/or Digital Design Skills, including worst-case analysis.
  • Experience with test and debugging skills.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Hold Secret or Top Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain a security clearance 
  • Participate and contribute in technical reviews. 
  • Experience performing Worst Case analysis. 
  • Experience leading teams and project designs.
  • Problem-solving skills with ability to proactively identify alternate solutions to overcome. difficult technical challenges. 
  • Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, 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.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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.

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.

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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