Title:  Lead, Electrical Engineer (Printed Circuit Board Design)

Job Title: Lead, Electrical Engineer (Printed Circuit Board Design)
Job Code: 33467
Job Location: San Diego, California
Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every Other Friday Off!)

Job Description:
The PCB Designer will effectively utilize design software deployed at L3Harris to create, modify, review, and validate PCB designs for rigid, flexible, and rigid-flex printed circuit boards. You’ll utilize the latest board technologies: fine line and spaces, microvias, stacked microvias, via-in-pad, etc.

Essential Functions:
•    Utilize Mentor PADS / Expedition layout software to incorporate schematic, mechanical, and manufacturing inputs into new and revised HDI PCB designs.
•    Collaborate with the cross-functional design team to resolve fabrication, assembly, and test issues identified through Valor NPI fabrication and manufacturing checks.
•    Create PCB stack ups and model-controlled impedance.
•    Create highly complex PCB layouts leveraging design methodologies by board technology, e.g., RF, digital, analog, power supply and mixed technologies.
•    Perform peer reviews of complex PCB layout designs.
•    Create and maintain PCB layout design guidelines.
•    Lead the assessment and implementation of new and upgraded PCB design software.
•    Develop and document best practices related to the PCB design process. Create and update templates, checklists, and procedures.
•    Mentor less experienced PCB Designers.
•    Respond to supplier support requests when technical questions arise related to the requirements associated with specific PCB part numbers.

Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s Degree 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.
•    Ability to obtain Secret security clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:
•    Knowledge of the PCB design value chain: schematics, materials, fabrication, assembly, and related design and simulation software tools.
•    Knowledge of the PCB design elements: schematic, BOM, mechanical, fabrication, assembly, components, and all related files and documentation.
•    Experience mentoring and onboarding less experienced and early career PCB Designers.
•    Experience with peer reviews of PCB layout designs.
•    Experience evaluating and upgrading PCB design related software.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, is $127,500 - 236,500. 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.