Senior Optical Engineer

1 week ago

Wilmington, Delaware, United States L3Harris Full time
Job Title:

Senior Specialist, Optical Engineer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Specialist, Optical Engineer to provide critical on-site support for our space programs. This role involves hands-on lab work, precise optical alignment, and meticulous inspection processes.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct thorough testing and alignment of complex optical systems within a lab environment.
  • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to achieve project objectives, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team setting.
  • Utilize strong organizational skills to manage tasks and documentation effectively.
  • Apply excellent written and verbal communication skills to document processes, convey technical information, and facilitate effective teamwork.
  • Engage in troubleshooting activities and verification of system requirements to ensure compliance and functionality.
  • Support optical design and modeling efforts as needed, with a focus on hands-on application and testing.
  • Perform detailed inspection of optical components to maintain system integrity.
  • Participate in systems trade studies, vendor assessments with an emphasis on practical evaluation and lab-based experimentation.
  • Mentor and guide new engineers in the art of optical alignments and techniques, ensuring knowledge transfer and adherence to best practices for lab-based system builds and experimental setups.
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.
  • 6 years experience in hands-on optical alignment and testing.
Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with optical inspection.
  • Experience with remote sensing infrared and visible space-qualified systems.
  • Proficiency with Zemax and/or Code V optical software for design and analysis purposes.
  • Active DoD security clearance.
  • Experience with MATLAB for data analysis and automation of testing procedures.
  • Familiarity with FRED or similar stray light analysis software for evaluating and mitigating optical system interference.
About L3Harris:

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination.

All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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