Lead, Electrical Engineer (Printed Circuit Board Design)
- Location
- San Diego, CA, US
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Job Title: Lead, Electrical Engineer (Printed Circuit Board Design) Job Code: 44859 Job Location: San Diego, California Job Schedule: 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have 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.
Required Qualifications (one of the following):
- 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.
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Posted 22 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job