Optical Engineer

4 days ago


Chantilly, Virginia, United States L3Harris Full time
Job Title: Optical Engineer

Job Code: 16942

Job Location: Chantilly, VA

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Job Description:

L3Harris is seeking an experienced Optical Engineer to join our team. As an Optical Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing optical systems and components.

  • Key Responsibilities:
  • Assemble and test optical systems and components
  • Operate precision optical laboratory test equipment
  • Develop and implement process improvements
  • Work with engineering to evaluate and implement process improvements
  • Perform calibration, burn-in, and alignment checks on equipment and tools
  • Inspect and troubleshoot optical systems and components
  • Work with quality control to validate hardware components and assemblies
  • Manage lab that contains hazardous material
Qualifications:
  • Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
  • 3+ years experience with assembly, disassembly, and test of mechanical, electro-mechanical, or optical equipment
  • Previous or current experience operating precision hand tools such as micrometers and calipers is required
  • Ability to obtain a TS/SCI Security Clearance is required
Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Understanding of basic shop math such as ratios, graphs, algebra, and basic geometry
  • Experience with Microsoft Office and computer proficient
  • Class 3 soldering skills on small complex circuit boards is desirable
  • Experience working with free space optics and fiber optics in laboratory settings is desirable

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is 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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