Senior Associate, Optical Engineering

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Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3

Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

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Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

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Harris 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.

• 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

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 0 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

• Knowledge of mathematical analysis codes (Matlab, Mathematica, Math Cad, 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 $74,500 - $138,500. 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. L3

Harris 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…