1,337,370open jobs
78,389companies
205,870added this week
Browse all
Salary
$153k – $284k per year
Location
In office (Yorba Linda)
Seniority
Principal · 13+ years exp
Visa
H-1B filings in 12 months: 5

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 7, 2026. L3Harris Technologies scores A on the Alion truth index.

Overview
Company
Impact
Profile match
L3Harris builds defence electronics, uncrewed maritime vessels and space systems. Its unmanned surface vehicles run long autonomous naval missions. The company is one of the largest United States defence contractors.

Job Title: Scientist, Electrical Engineer

Job Code: 45402

Job Location:Yorba Linda, CA.

Work Schedule: 4/10 Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description:

As a Scientist Electrical Engineer, the candidate must have experience with FPGA and ASIC Design, able to work from customer requirements to derive additional requirements, define the architecture of a possible solution based on requirements, setup a requirements schema & link requirements to documents (systems/subsystem specification, hardware/FPGA, ASIC architecture description document, etc.) and flow down applicable requirements to other groups (software, ASIC, & test) so that they can contribute to realize the end solution based on the proposed architecture. The Scientist, Electrical Engineer will also oversee the development a qualification test plan that will ensure that the architecture and solution satisfy the customers’ requirements. The Scientist EE will also work with subject matter experts in the areas of GPS signal processing, anti-jam signal processing, other hardware design team members, control software, and government qualification standards. As a Scientist EE, the candidate is expected to understand each aspect of the technology used in the proposed solution. The Lead EE also must work with the cost account manager, program management, and project management to develop the solution within the program’s budget and schedule.

Essential Functions:

  • Requires comprehensive level knowledge of FPGA, ASIC and Digital circuit design, including direct experience with UVM/System Verilog driven simulation and Palladium-based emulation.
  • Experience with RF systems, ideally GPS receivers
  • Able to contribute to providing innovative Electrical Engineering solutions consistent with business development plans.
  • Ability to develop circuit designs, requirements, design descriptions, verification plans/procedures, customer CDRLs to meet program schedules.
  • Ability to support cross functional teams for cross functional conflict resolution, Root Cause Analysis, blank page architecture developments and design
  • Ability to contribute to algorithm development, analysis, implementation, system architecture, verification, and Test with emphasis on military GPS electronics.
  • Ability to contribute to execution of design, build, integration and test activities, problem resolution and verifying that the deliverable products meet all program and customer requirements.
  • Ability to provide project management reports as required, support senior level and customer reviews as necessary.
  • Ability to provide inputs and reviews of the engineering technical baseline as part of proposal efforts.
  • Ability to interface with the program’s leadership and other teams (SW, Systems, ME, and Test) on a frequent basis, conduct or participate in customer and/or program technical review presentations, and provide progress status updates on work products.
  • Ability to participate or lead in the product development process including design reviews.
  • 5 to 10% Travel required.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
  • 5+ years’ experience in multi-processor system FPGA/ASIC development from RTL design through structural netlist timing closure including CDC and UPF.
  • 5+ years’ experience in schematics design capture and PCBA Layout using modern EE CAD such as Altium or Mentor Graphics.
  • 5+ years’ experience with project management and product design team leadership guided by individual annual goals and objectives with minimal oversight or direction; working in a team environment as an individual contributor.
  • 6+ years’ strong experience with receiver, Antenna, or Radio design (i.e. RF).
  • 4+ years’ experience with embedded Hardware design.
  • 2+ years’ experience with FPGA design with emphasis in digital signal processing (DSP).
  • 4+ years’ experience demonstrating strong verbal and written skills.
  • 7+ Years experience with design tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, P-Spice, Agilent ADS (or AWR), Schematics Capturing/PCBA Layout tools such as Altium, and Ansys HFSS.

    2+ Years’ experience with FPGA design tools such as Xilinx ISE, Xilinx EDK, and ModelSim.

    Active Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Strong familiarity with GPS Module design and topology.
  • Advanced with High-speed Analog design methodologies.
  • Advanced in MS Office, design tools such as Simulink/MATLAB, P-Spice, Altium (Schematics Capturing & PCBA Layout), Agilent ADS (or AWR), and Ansys HFSS.
  • Familiar with FPGA design methodologies.
  • Proficient with DO-254 design.
  • Strong Background with Linux-based Tool Chain Management and Performance Monitoring

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is Min $153,000.00 - $284,000.00 Max. 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.

Free account
Stop reading job ads. Get the ones that fit.
One free account turns this page into a shortlist built around your stack, your level and your pay.
Match on every job. Stack, seniority, pay and location, scored against your profile.
1,337,370 open roles. Read straight off company career pages, refreshed every day.
Unlimited applications. Every one you send is tracked in one place, on-site or on a company board.
3 tailored CVs a month. Rewritten for the exact job you are applying to. Included free.
Create a free account Continue with Google
Free forever. No card. Under a minute.

Your match

How well do you fit this role?
Two answers are enough for a real match. No account needed.
Check my fit
Answers stay in this browser until you create an account.

Recommended for you based on this role

Hardware
Similar stack
Same company
Yorba Linda
$195k – $215k per year • In office • Full-Time • 7+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • Santa Clara
Apply
$150k – $250k per year • In office • Full-Time • 5+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • Redwood City
Python
C++
AI/ML
Pandas
NumPy
DevOps
GitLab CI
CI/CD
Jenkins
Chips/EDA
PetaLinux
Apply
$170k – $220k per year • In office • Full-Time • 7+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • Redwood City
Python
MATLAB
Chips/EDA
Altium Designer
LTspice
Cadence Allegro
OrCAD
Apply
$120k – $235k per year • In office • 8+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • Redmond
Python
Verilog
PowerShell
C#
C++
SystemVerilog
VHDL
SystemC
DevOps
Azure
Management
Agile
Apply
$165k – $223k per year • In office • TS/SCI • Full-Time • 20+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • United States
Apply
$97k – $180k per year • In office • Secret • 8+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • Yorba Linda
Python
Java
SQL
C#
C++
Java
Apache Tomcat
C#
.NET
C++
Qt
Databases
Oracle
DevOps
Linux
Windows
Management
Agile
UML
Apply
$153k – $284k per year • In office • Secret • 16+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • Yorba Linda
MATLAB
MATLAB
Simulink
Chips/EDA
Ansys HFSS
Management
Microsoft Office
Apply
$93k – $172k per year • In office • 8+ years exp • Yorba Linda
Apply
$107k – $198k per year • In office • Secret • 10+ years exp • Yorba Linda
Apply
$77k – $142k per year • In office • Top Secret • 8+ years exp • Bachelor's Degree • Yorba Linda
Management
Microsoft Office
Apply
See all jobs
This is one of many
1,337,370 more open roles from verified company boards, updated every day.