Lead, Electrical Engineer (Power)

About L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue, 48,000 employees and customers in more than 100 countries. L3Harris.comJob Tile: Lead, Electrical Engineering – Power HardwareJob Code: 41871Job Location: Palm Bay, FLSchedule: 9/80 (Employees work 80 hours over 9 days and have every other Friday off)Work Arrangement: On-SiteJob DescriptionL3Harris is seeking a Lead, Electrical Engineer – Power Hardware to join our team in Palm Bay, FL. In this role, you will support the design and development of advanced space-qualified power hardware for mission-critical applications. This is an opportunity to contribute to innovative spacecraft and payload power solutions in a fast-paced engineering environment where concepts move into production reality.The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in spacecraft electrical power subsystem design, including power architecture development, circuit simulation, detailed analysis, hardware verification, and cross-functional collaboration. This position will play a key role in supporting current and future programs, internal research and development efforts, and strategic growth initiatives.Essential Functions:Lead the design and development of advanced power hardware using sound electrical engineering principles and best practices.Support all phases of hardware development, including requirements analysis, architecture definition, detailed design, schematic capture, simulation, documentation, manufacturing, integration, and verification.Translate customer and system-level requirements into detailed electrical specifications and power architectures while balancing technical, cost, and schedule constraints.Design and analyze isolated and non-isolated power conversion topologies, including: AC/DC convertersDC/DC convertersBattery chargersPower management and distribution circuitsPerform detailed analysis of power circuits for: Voltage regulation and voltage ripple analysisCustom magnetics designMitigation of Single Event Transients due to particle strikesTotal dose radiation (given parametric degradations)Neutron fluence (given parametric degradations)EfficiencyThermal performanceControl-loop stabilityEMI/EMCTransient responseProvide mentorship and technical guidance to power engineers.Troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues at the component, board, module, payload, and system levels.Use laboratory instruments such as oscilloscopes, source meters, electronic loads, signal generators, multimeters, and DC power supplies to validate designs and investigate issues.Conduct trade studies and develop conceptual power solutions in support of proposals, IRAD, and new business opportunities.Collaborate with program leadership, manufacturing, systems engineering, and other cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-quality hardware solutions.Evaluate component tolerances and environmental impacts to ensure robust design margins for high-reliability applications in harsh operating environments.Support risk reduction and mitigation activities related to obsolescence, cost, producibility, and long-lead materials.Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Failure Review Boards (FRB)Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or another relevant STEM field or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experienceExperience interpreting high-level requirements and developing power architecturesStrong experience in electronic power design, including: Power devicesControl loop theoryThermal managementCustom magnetics designPrinted wiring board layoutEMI filteringTechnical knowledge of spacecraft power subsystems, including: Ability to model spacecraft mission orbital average power, energy balance, and solar arrays BatteriesPower topologies and charging systemsPower control and switchingRegulationDistributionPower qualityPreferred Qualifications:Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearanceProposal generation with technical architecture/cost/scheduleExperience performing detailed analysis of power circuit custom magneticsExperience with mission definition, concept generation, trade studies, preliminary and final design, component selection, integration, test support, materials selection, and design documentationExperience developing qualified deliverable power hardware for space, aerospace, defense, medical, or other mission-critical applicationsExperience working with manufacturing and production teams in a program environmentExperience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) and Failure Review Boards (FRB)Experience generating and presenting technical material to program leadership, customers, and review boardsStrong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skillsAbility to collaborate effectively across technical teams and leadership levelsExperience serving as a subcontract technical representative, including supplier evaluation, statement of work development, and technical oversight of external deliverablesExperience with ECAD and analysis tools such including:LTSpicePSpiceCadenceSiemens XpeditionExperience integrating firmware/software with hardware in lab and system environmentsMathcad, MATLAB, Python, or similar programming experience for modeling, analysis, and automationExperience modeling spacecraft mission orbital average power and energy balance#LI-LS4Please 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. L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.