Specialist, Optical Engineering

Job Title: Specialist, Optical Engineering Job Code: 37312 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 a US Security Clearance Qualifications: * Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 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

• Experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Matlab/Simulink
• 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

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $84,500 - $157,000. 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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