Junior Electrical Engineer

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission‑critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title – Junior Electrical Engineer

Job Location – Brighton, UK

Job ID – 35625

Our Brighton business is moving to a new location in 2027. The new site is expected to be located in either Shoreham, Burgess Hill or Horsham and will be within a 15-minute drive of our current site.

About This Opportunity And L3Harris UK

Operating at 11 sites in the United Kingdom, L3Harris supports Britain's mission to secure and strengthen the country by delivering sovereign innovation across the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.

L3Harris in Brighton are part of our Release Systems & Antennas division operating in the Aerospace domain. For over 70 years, L3Harris has designed and developed industry‑leading carriage and release systems for fighter, rotary‑wing and unmanned platforms and we design, manufacture and test a large portion of our release systems portfolio in our Brighton facility which offers 48,500 square feet of manufacturing space. Our mission‑critical release systems equipment is on most major airborne fighter platforms worldwide, including the F-35, along with other aircraft like the Gripen and Typhoon.

Benefits

• Hybrid working where possible, three days onsite per week upon successful completion of 3-month probationary period.
• Half day finish on a Friday
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover
• Pension scheme of up to 8% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection
• Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover, cycle to work scheme, travel insurance and electric car scheme
• Employee Family Assistance Program providing mental health and wellbeing support
• Professional membership reimbursement (discretionary)

What The Role Will Involve

• Assist in the design, development, and testing of engineering projects.
• Work under general direction and guidance to perform non‑routine tasks within standard processes.
• Communicate with team members to explain and interpret information.
• Contribute to changes in systems and processes in work routines to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to understand project requirements and objectives.
• Create and update technical documentation, including design specifications, test reports, and operational procedures.
• Perform data analysis and troubleshoot issues to improve performance and reliability.
• Participate in project meetings and contribute innovative ideas to optimise processes.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and quality assurance guidelines.
• Provide technical support and assistance to senior engineers and team members.
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in engineering technology.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Broad theoretical knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and tools.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work in a team‑oriented environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges and environments.

Important to know

Due to the nature of our work many our roles require a UK nationality and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to government security checks.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

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