Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer (SMES)
L3Harris Technologies· Defense· Oct 23, 2026 · 5d ago
Camden, New Jersey, United States
In office
Full-time
Senior
$137K–$186K est.
6+ years exp
Job description
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: Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer (SMES)
Job Code: 46517
Job Location: Camden, NJ (on-site)
Schedule: 9/80 Regular (every other Friday off)
Job Description:
L3Harris – Integrated Systems & Encryption (IS&E) is a recognized global leader in the design, development and production of secure communication systems and products supporting mission-critical space, ground, air and naval operations. L3Harris IS&E is where employees have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our business and the world around us while thriving in an environment that continually fosters growth and career development. We are committed to providing best-in-class solutions to our customers with the highest level of integrity, excellence and uncompromised quality in everything we do. L3Harris offers a flexible working environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded
This role requires a deep understanding of advanced digital design principles, signal integrity, and high-speed data transmission. As a Senior Electrical Engineer (EE), you will be a crucial member of our engineering team, supporting end-to-end design and development of high-speed digital electronic modules and circuit boards. Your responsibilities will include reviewing and deriving hardware requirements, developing design concepts that meet these requirements, and performing detailed electrical design of circuitry. This may encompass microprocessors, program and data memories, FPGAs, voltage regulators, power reset sequencers, analog circuitry, and interface transceiver circuits.
You will capture designs as schematic diagrams using our CAD tools, participate in design reviews, and collaborate with our ECAD department for layout and routing on printed wiring boards (PWBs). Once the PWB is fabricated and populated with components by our on-campus assembly facility, you will test and verify the electronics assembly, and support firmware and software integration. Our rigorous design review and documentation process includes the creation of requirements specifications, design documents, and comprehensive test plans and procedures.
Essential Functions:
• Support the design and development of high-speed digital Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) from concept through production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, software, and systems engineering to ensure cohesive product development.
• Support signal integrity analysis and simulations to optimize high-speed data paths.
• Develop and review detailed schematics, layout designs, and documentation.
• Conduct design reviews and provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex design issues.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in high-speed digital design technologies.
• Minimal travel required.
Qualifications:
• BSEE degree with 6 years minimum applicable experience required
• Experience in digital and analog circuit board design and test
• Hands-on experience with debugging and testing high-speed digital circuits using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other test equipment.
• Experience with schematic capture and Printed Circuit Board (PCB) layout for high-speed digital circuits.
• Familiarity with PCB layout and design rules for high-speed circuits.
• Experience with standard CAD tools, Mentor Graphics Xpedition preferred.
• Knowledge of signal integrity and power integrity principles.
• Basic programming skills in languages such as Python, C, or MATLAB for test automation and data analysis.
• Familiarity with hardware description languages like VHDL or Verilog is a plus.
• Familiarity with standard electronic interfaces, such as I2C, USB, RS-232, Ethernet, SATA, PCIe
• Must have and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
Preferred Additional Skills:
• MSEE preferred
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills with the ability to quickly isolate and resolve issues.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide status updates.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and contribute to collaborative projects.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality in design and testing.
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $93,341 - $175,188. 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.
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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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