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Lead, Electrical Engineering - Hardware - Tactical Data Links
National City, CAMarch 30th, 2026
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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: Lead, Hardware Engineering, Tactical Data Links Job Code: 33959 Job Location: Carlsbad, California or San Diego, California; 100% on site Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off! Job Description: We are looking for a Hardware Engineering Lead to execute new development programs and support sustaining efforts for existing TDL product lines within the Spectrum Superiority (SPS) sector. The selected candidate will provide technical direction and oversight to other hardware engineers within the group and work closely with cross functional team members (Systems, Software, Program Management, etc). Additionally, the candidate may work closely with the customer to ensure deliveries on time and meet all hardware requirements. Essential Functions: • Act as lead hardware engineer on various new development efforts and sustaining efforts on existing products to ensure the designs and product performance meet specifications • Apply configuration management principles to design documentation and maintain technical data packages • Lead engineering program technical, schedule, and cost performance for projects with Hardware Engineering scope to include proposal reviews and cost approvals, engineering program reviews, and oversight of key technical decisions • Participate in and/or lead failure investigations, where appropriate, related to design, production build processes, and customer returns • Contribute to new business pursuits by growing cross-functional relationships in new business development and across business areas • Participate in and/or lead failure investigations, where appropriate, related to design, production build processes, and customer returns • Partner and work very closely with the Engineering Leadership team, Business Development and Program Management to ensure strategy alignment, execution of projects and cross-team collaboration to achieve sector objectives • Work closely with Operations to transition new hardware designs to production / manufacturing using establshed company processes • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers and teammates Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. • 7 years of experience in the design of high-reliability electronic radio products and related subassemblies including PCB and FPGA development • Ability to travel for position: 5-10% Preferred Additional Skills: • Deep experience in Electrical Engineering and prior work experience within the Defense industry • Experience and demonstrated competence in technical leadership (project engineer or other technical lead role) for large complex programs and IRAD efforts • Strong understanding of the both PCB hardware and FPGA design development flows • Experience in system level development, requirements definition, analysis, integration and risk mitigation for large communications systems • Strong team player with experience leading highly technical teams • Track record of being highly collaborative with a proven ability to quickly establish trust and credibility among peers and customers • Ability to communicate confidently and concisely to both engineers and executive management • Active U.S. security clearance 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. LI-TP1 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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