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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 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).
Obtain Secret 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.

Location

Rochester, NY

Work Type

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

Experience Level

Senior Specialist

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 company that develops EO/IR solutions for airborne and ground surveillance systems.