Senior Specialist, Optical Engineering

Job Title: Senior Specialist Optical Engineering

Job Code: 42143

Job Location: Rochester NY

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking optical engineers in Rochester NY to work on a dynamic team to develop EO/IR solutions. They will have Engineering responsibilities supporting the synthesis definition analysis design development integration & test of electro-optic systems for airborne and ground surveillance systems. Candidates will work closely with cross-functional members in engineering manufacturing & program management to design develop & build high performance systems.

Essential Functions:

• Optical Sensor System Analysis and Design this includes developing new optical sensor payloads for both customer contracts and internal IR&D programs.
• Utilize tools and procedures for Optical Design Analysis Integration and Test.
• Provide Optical Engineering expertise to support manufacturing tasks and issues.
• Document and control optical tools and procedures.
• Develop and maintain technical connections and interactions with other optical Systems groups as well as relevant industry and academic groups.
• Prepare design specifications analyses and recommendations for presentation and approval through a formal review process.
• Analyze develop and recommend design approaches to meet production requirements for new or improved products and/or processes.
• Interface with mechanical electrical software and system engineers providing engineering analysis and design from product inception to released fabrication drawings.
• Provide support for product development and proposals for conceptual layouts and cost estimation.
• Complete documentation and BOMs to support life cycle of new or improved designs.
• Provide support for existing product designs through the production cycle by incorporating engineering change orders (ECO).
• Ability to obtain US government security clearance

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related lieu of a degree minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of mathematical analysis codes (Matlab Mathematica MathCad etc.).
• Understanding of IR detectors (well fill NUC SNR )
• Understanding of radiometry (e.g. radiant intensity NEI )
• Able to work Modtran to model relevant environments
• Experience with systems testing of EO/IR products
• Ability to work with algorithm developers and understand how optical HW and Algos work together
• Knowledge of optical part fabrication processes
• Knowledge of stabilization guidance and control
• Optical integration and troubleshooting
• Engineering of aerospace products
• Strong mechanical and geo-spatial comprehension skills
• System modeling using Matlab/Simulink
• Technical Acumen Demonstrated through successful optical product and systems development experiences involving complex requirements and multi-discipline input (mechanical electrical software etc).
• Communication Effective written verbal and interpersonal communication skills working in focused multi-discipline engineering teams. Preparing and presenting project status and results for technical and non-technical audiences for both internal and external reviews.
• Creative Solutions Direct contribution to technical solutions that integrate multiple disciplines or technologies into non-obvious system architectures that meet often-conflicting requirements.
• Organization - Effectively plan organize and manage projects with attention to details and project deadlines while maintaining a commitment to excellence and high standards.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements the salary range for this role in New York state is $97000 - $180000. 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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