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Specialist, Electrical Engineering Power Supply Design

Salt Lake City, Utah
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

L3Harris is currently seeking a Specialist power electronics design engineer who will join the design team to contribute to the growing power conversion circuit card design needs. The designer will apply their knowledge designing low and high voltage, high frequency switch mode power supplies under the supervision of a senior power electronics engineer. The individual must work with other engineering disciplines to ensure power supply designs meet the power, thermal, emissions and safety requirements of the system requirements.

Essential Functions:

  • Design AC/DC and DC/DC power converters.
  • Design and analyze EMI filters.
  • Ability to generate power distribution architectures.
  • Proficiency in simulation and analysis of analog/power circuits for stability, efficiency, power draw, in-rush, etc.
  • Confident in writing and reviewing specifications and test approaches for power supply circuit designs.
  • Able to select and design magnetic components for discrete power converter designs.
  • Create schematics for analog/power circuits, support printed circuit card design.
  • Conduct and participate in internal peer design reviews, design verification testing of engineering units and oversight of design into production.
  • Perform analog and power testing in a laboratory setting for development components and circuit cards.
  • Work in conjunction with multi-disciplinary engineering teams for digital, RF, mechanical and systems engineers on the overall program/project performance.
  • Ability to track milestones, budgets, and prioritize tasks to meet allocated schedule and financials.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant (Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering) 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 with power conversion design, power analysis, analog circuit simulation, control loops and stabilization.
  • Proficiency in analysis with Mathcad Prime, Excel, or similar tools.
  • Prolificity with electrical simulation tools such as SPICE or Piecewise-linear modeling tools (SIMPLIS a plus).
  • Experience with CAD tools (preferably Mentor Graphics) for schematic entry and layout.
  • The individual must be able to work from oral and written instructions, be dependable, positive, assertive, a team player and have a strong desire to succeed.
  • Great communications skills to expeditiously coordinate efforts through all phases of the engineering and manufacturing process while contributing to a high-performance team environment to meet customer needs.
  • Willing to work overtime and weekends when required.
  • Experience with common lab equipment (electronic loads, bench power supplies, function generators, multimeters, oscilloscopes, etc.).
  • Ability to obtain a US DoD security clearance is a plus.
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-1275, MIL-STD-1399, and MIL-STD-461 is a plus.
  • Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio software.
  • Design experience in military, high-reliability, or other ruggedized industries.

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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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