Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer
L3HARRIS Technologies
Redmond, WA · Posted October 20, 2026
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About the job
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Electrical Engineer
Job Code: 30939
Job Location: Redmond, WA
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
We are seeking a Senior Specialist (Level 4) Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team at our Redmond, Washington facility.
In this role, you will be instrumental in developing cutting-edge electronics for spacecraft power and electric propulsion systems, as well as for challenging environments across land, sea, air, and space. Our power systems range from tens of Watts to hundreds of kilowatts, incorporating a variety of power, low voltage analog, high voltage analog, mixed signal, and digital circuitry.
Your excellent communication skills, creativity, passion, and broad technical expertise will empower you to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including electrical, mechanical, software, system, test, and program management. You will be involved in all phases of product development, from proposal and concept feasibility to design, testing, production, and follow-on support.
Essential Functions:
Architect solutions to complex power converter challenges.
Perform detailed circuit design and development including architecture, analysis, worst case analysis, simulation, and PCB layout oversight to convert your ideas into physical hardware.
Perform initial power up of new circuit board designs and perform detailed verification, integration, and troubleshooting to ensure designs are functioning as intended.
Support production activities to ensure successful delivery.
Contribute to electronics proposals, feasibility studies, trade studies, and proof of concept development to support current programs and ensure future program successes.
Train, mentor, and lead other engineers to ensure we are all on a continual improvement path.
Occasional travel may be required.
Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, Electronics or related engineering/scientific discipline
Master of Science degree
Experience learning and adapting to changing technologies, tools, requirements, and methodologies.
Proficiency in DC to DC converter and other Power converter design and development.
Proficiency in power, analog, digital, and mixed signal circuit design and development
Proficiency in simulation tools such as LT/PSpice, MATLAB/Simulink, or equivalent.
Proficiency with PCB design software like Altium Designer, Mentor Graphics, or equivalent.
Proficiency in the use of laboratory test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, electronic loads, etc.) for debugging and testing circuits.
Experience overseeing circuit board layout.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in the state of Washington is $106,500 - $197,500. 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.
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