Job Title: Manager Hardware Engineering Tactical Data Links (TDL)
Job Code: 33010
Job Location: Carlsbad California; 100% on site
Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)
Job Description:
We are looking for a Hardware Engineering Manager to lead the execution of new development programs and support sustaining efforts for some of our Tactical Data Link product line and varients within the Broadband Communications Systems (BCS) sector. This will be a dual role requiring the candidate to serve as the manager for the Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) design team. This includes a very strong team of Digiital and Analog/RF hardware designers. 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 will work closely with the customer to ensure deliveries on time and meet all hardware requirements.
Essential Functions:
Act as lead hardware engineer on various programs holding the responsibility for ensuring the designs and product performance meet customer 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 Assist the Department Manager in defining maintaining and improving the processes and best practices
Assist the Department Manager in labor and resource planning to ensure proper staffing
Assist the Department Manager in performance management objective setting succession planning and talent development
Perform conflict resolution and develop performance improvement plans as needed
Act as a mentor and coach to foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree and minimum 9 years prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related lieu of a degree minimum
of 13 years of prior related experience.
9 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%
Ability to obatin a U.S. Secret security clearance
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
In compliance with pay transparency requirements the salary range for this role in California is$127500 - 236500. 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
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