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L3Harris Hardware Engineering Lead in Brisbane, Australia
Hardware Engineering Team Lead
Intelligence & Cyber International (ICI)
Eight Mile Plains, Brisbane
L3Harris Space and Airborne Systems Australia is a Brisbane based subsidiary of L3Harris and part of our ICI Division. We provide design, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced electronic warfare components and subsystems using cutting edge wideband radio frequency and photonic technology. We are a trusted, sovereign design and production partner to the Australian Department of Defence and an established exporter to global defence primes.
What the role will involve
Reporting to the Chief Engineer, the Hardware Engineering Lead is responsible for leading the hardware development team in the design and development of cutting-edge electronic products, overseeing the RF, electronics, PCB design, and mechanical development processes, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality hardware solutions.
Specific responsibilities include:
Lead and inspire a team of RF, hardware and mechanical engineers across the ICI business areas, specializing in electronics, PCB design and mechanical design.
Provide mentorship, guidance, and technical expertise to team members, promoting their professional growth and development.
Define goals and objectives for the team, aligning them with the company's overall strategic objectives.
Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and address any performance issues effectively.
Plan, recruit, prioritize, and allocate resources effectively to ensure successful execution of multiple projects simultaneously.
Provide governance, monitor project progress, identify potential risks and issues, and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
Support collation and review of technical bid responses & engineering estimates
Architect hardware solutions to support bid responses and to ensure modern, maintainable solutions.
Ensure adherence to design standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices for hardware development.
Build strong working relationships with corporate functional engineering managers to share and leverage training, processes, tools and best practice.
Provide technical guidance and support to the team, assisting with complex problem-solving and decision-making.
Create a culture of innovation, encouraging the exploration of new technologies and methodologies to enhance hardware development efficiency and quality.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless and integrated hardware development process.
Coordinate with other departments, such as manufacturing and operations, to ensure successful product launches and smooth production transitions.
Foster effective communication within the team, promoting knowledge sharing, open dialogue, and cross-functional collaboration.
Provide thought leadership in industry and customer collaboration forums.
What you’ll bring
To be successful in this role and to best leverage the opportunities provided by L3Harris, some skills & experience ideal applicants will bring include;
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Microwave or RF engineering or a related technical field.
Extensive experience in RF or hardware development, with expertise in electronics, PCB, and mechanical design.
Proven experience in a leadership or managerial role, overseeing hardware development teams.
Registration with the Board of Professional Engineers in Queensland required, Engineers Australia CPEng prefered.
Strong technical background and knowledge in hardware design principles, methodologies, and best practices.
Proficiency in hardware design tools and software, such as Altium, Xpedition, Cadence, or similar
Familiarity with mechanical design principles, thermal management, and enclosure design.
About us
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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 Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defence technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defence and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 48,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.
A few of our employee benefits are:
5 Weeks annual leave
Flexible working hours and hybrid working where possible
Flexible annual leave (buy & sell up to 2 weeks)
Salary continuance insurance (SCI pays 75% of your base salary and bonus for up to
2 years)
Discounted private health insurance
Life & Total Permanent Disability Cover
Novated Car Leasing
Important to know
Due to the nature of our work many our roles require an Australian nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet eligibility.
Eligibility and clearance process information can be found at;
https://www.defence.gov.au/security/clearances/about/overview
L3Harris respectfully requests no agency submissions at this time.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.