Senior Specialist, Optical Engineering Sign on bonuses starting at $15K

L3Harris Technologies•Town of Gates, NY

5d•$97,000 - $180,000

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking optical engineers in Rochester, New York, to join a team developing electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) solutions for airborne and ground surveillance systems. The role supports the synthesis, definition, analysis, design, development, integration, and testing of electro-optic systems. The engineer works closely with engineering, manufacturing, and program management teams to design, develop, and build high-performance systems. The position follows a 9/80 schedule: employees work 9 out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, and have every other Friday off. A Secret security clearance must be obtainable. The listed salary range for New York State is $97,000–$180,000; the final offer may vary based on factors including experience and geographic location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of prior relevant experience; or graduate degree and at least 4 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of prior related experience.
Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of mathematical analysis codes such as MATLAB, Mathematica, or Mathcad.
Understanding of infrared detectors, including well fill, non-uniformity correction (NUC), and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).
Understanding of radiometry, including radiant intensity and noise-equivalent irradiance (NEI).
Ability to use MODTRAN to model relevant environments.
Experience with systems testing of EO/IR products.
Ability to work with algorithm developers and understand how optical hardware and algorithms work together.
Knowledge of optical part fabrication processes.
Knowledge of stabilization, guidance, and control.
Optical integration and troubleshooting experience.
Experience engineering aerospace products.
Strong mechanical and geospatial comprehension skills.
Experience with system modeling using MATLAB/Simulink.

Responsibilities

Analyze and design optical sensor systems, including developing optical sensor payloads for customer contracts and internal IR&D programs.
Use tools and procedures for optical design, analysis, integration, and testing.
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 formal review and approval.
Analyze, develop, and recommend design approaches that meet production requirements for new or improved products and processes.
Interface with mechanical, electrical, software, and systems engineers, providing engineering analysis and design from product inception through released fabrication drawings.
Support product development and proposals, including conceptual layouts and cost estimation.
Complete documentation and bills of materials to support the life cycle of new or improved designs.
Support existing product designs through the production cycle by incorporating engineering change orders.