About the Role
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.
Responsibilities
- Develop new optical sensor payloads for 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 with other optical Systems groups and 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 the lifecycle of new or improved designs.
- Provide support for existing product designs through the production cycle by incorporating engineering change orders (ECO).
- Obtain US government security clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
- Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
- In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
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.
- Demonstrated technical acumen through successful optical product and systems development experiences involving complex requirements and multi-discipline input (mechanical, electrical, software, etc).
- Effective written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills working in focused multi-discipline engineering teams.
- Ability to prepare and present project status and results for technical and non-technical audiences for both internal and external reviews.
- Ability to contribute to technical solutions that integrate multiple disciplines or technologies into non-obvious system architectures that meet often-conflicting requirements.
- Ability to effectively plan, organize and manage projects with attention to details and project deadlines while maintaining a commitment to excellence and high standards.
Location
- Rochester, NY
Work Type
- 9/80 schedule
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Graduate Degree
Salary/Compensations
- $97,000 - $180,000
Benefits
- Health and disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- EAP
- Education assistance
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Company-paid holidays
About the Company
- L3Harris is a defense technology and electronic systems company.
