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Lead, Electrical Engineer – Harness Design : Sign-on bonus ($30K max)

Wilmington, Massachusetts
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

L3Harris has an opportunity for a senior level harness designer to join our talented engineering organization. This experienced professional will have proficiency across multidisciplinary functions and will perform mechanical analysis tasks on complex opto-mechanical systems and precision mechanisms in a program team environment. This position is responsible for the harness design and analysis of composite, metallic, ceramic, and glass components and assemblies for space and airborne systems.

Essential Functions:

  • Interpret design specifications and create finite element models of complex components and assemblies for structural analysis.
  • Analyze the models for stress, strain, displacement, modes, etc. at both component and assembly levels.
  • Prepare reports, formal documentation, and presentation materials summarizing analysis results and presenting results to both external and internal groups.
  • Ensure a comprehensive technical approach to meet assigned objective while providing assistance to engineering team in order to meet assigned objectives.
  • Frequently interface directly with customer technical leads and management.
  • Participates in and present information for Preliminary Design reviews (PDR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR) and Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM).
  • Interfaces with outside suppliers/customers and other engineering disciplines to drive designs to closure (Thermal, Systems Engineering, Electrical, Manufacturing, Integration and Testing, Quality, Configuration Management). 
  • Presents design details at program reviews to customers and independent reviewers.
  • Support new business opportunities
  • Work multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing situations

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in engineering and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. 
  • 4+ years of professional experience years of structural analysis methods (FEA and hand-calculations), and experience with FEA and Pre/Post Processor software (preferably Femap with Nastran)
  • 5+ years of professional experience working with aerospace systems
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS/SCI security clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Knowledge of system level hardware design & development, mechanical and structural analysis, payload level integration & test, and risk mitigation for space-based environments.
  • Able to support programs with mission/requirements definition, concept generation, trade studies, design sensitivity/optimization studies, preliminary and final design selection, component selection, integration and test support, materials selection, FEM modeling, design documentation and collaboration with manufacturing operations for fabrication in a program team environment.
  • Experience with optics and/or opto-mechanical hardware.
  • Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplined team environment
  • Experience in the space industry highly desired
  • Familiarity with CAD software, preferably Autodesk Inventor and CREO
  • Experience with computational programming such as Matlab or Python.
  • Active TS/SCI Clearance or the ability to satisfy requirements for a TS/SCI (SSBI).

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 $127,500.00 - $236,500.00. 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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, 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.

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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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