Lead, Electrical Engineer (Printed Circuit Board Design) 1

L3Harris Technologies
La Jolla, CA

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, Electrical Engineer (Printed Circuit Board Design)
Job Code: 37266
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.

Once hired will obtain Secret security clearance.

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.

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.

LI-ELB1

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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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Posted 2026-07-27

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