L3Harris Technologies - Grand Rapids, MI
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Manager
Grand Rapids, MI
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
About the position
The Manager, Electrical Engineering-Hardware at L3Harris is responsible for leading a multidisciplinary team in the development of advanced display, navigation, and satcom systems for airborne applications. This role emphasizes innovation, quality assurance, and collaboration across various engineering disciplines to meet customer needs in the defense industry. The position requires a dynamic leader with a strong technical background to drive projects from conception through production while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a multidisciplinary hardware engineering team responsible for the design, development, and implementation of display, navigation, and satcom systems.
- Oversee the full hardware development lifecycle, ensuring that all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
- Collaborate with product management, software engineering, systems engineering, and other stakeholders to define product requirements and roadmaps.
- Drive continuous improvement in engineering practices, processes, and tools to enhance productivity and product quality.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards, including RTCA/DO-254, DO-160, MIL-STD-810 and others relevant to qualification of commercial and military systems.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
- Manage resource allocation, project scheduling, and budgeting for the hardware engineering department.
- Act as the hardware technical liaison with customers, suppliers, and regulatory agencies when required.
- Support business development efforts by contributing technical expertise to proposals and customer presentations.
- Work with other product lines to ensure consistent processes, including DMS health status reporting, design and development processes, and tool usage, to improve efficiency and standardization across the organization.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure obsolescence considerations are integrated into new product development processes.
- Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and other relevant departments to implement design modifications or source alternative components to mitigate the impact of obsolescence on our products.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum of 9 years of experience in hardware engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Experience with product lifecycle management, from concept through production and support.
- Knowledge of relevant compliance and regulatory standards including RTCA/DO-160, DO-254.
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to manage and inspire a team of engineers.
- Strong technical knowledge of electrical engineering, mechanical packaging and engineering principles applicable to airborne products.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.
Nice-to-haves
- Master's degree
- Experience with certification processes for commercial aviation systems.
- Familiarity with the design and development of display, navigation, and satcom systems.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance for those that qualify
- Flexible work schedule with every other Friday off
- Inclusive and engaging work environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
