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L3Harris Technologies · 2 days ago

Specialist, Optical Engineer (Space Optical Systems)

Wilmington, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $177K/yr

4+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry, dedicated to providing technology solutions for national security. The Optical Engineer role involves critical support in the assembly, integration, and testing of optical components for aerospace programs, ensuring the integrity and performance of complex optical systems.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Participate in program design review cycles in consultation with optical design and mechanical design personnel to develop error budgets, alignment fixtures, and test layouts

Work with Manufacturing/Operations personnel to develop and complete optical alignment and test procedures and documentation

Participate in preparation and presentation of optical testing procedural steps as part of readiness reviews throughout the build process

Conduct thorough testing and alignment of complex optical systems within a lab environment often using interferometer sources, collimating optics, and theodolites

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. Provide regular updates to program leadership to communicate progress, issues, and execution status

Apply excellent written and verbal communication skills to document processes, convey technical information, and facilitate effective teamwork

Manage cost and schedule of deliverables as well as generating cost estimates for proposals

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

Qualification

Optical alignmentOptical testingZemax softwareInterferometry conceptsMATLABOptical measurement analysisTeam collaborationWritten communicationMentoring

Required

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 7 years of prior related experience

Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance

A minimum of 3+ years of experience in hands-on optical alignment, testing, and inspection

Professional experience using alignment tools (e.g. collimators, interferometers, theodolites, alignment telescopes, CMM, laser trackers)

Professional experience in interferometry concepts, optical testing layouts, and optical measurement data analysis products

3+ years experience with Zemax and/or Code V optical software for design and analysis purposes

Preferred

Active DoD Secret clearance

Familiarity with optical merit functions and measures of performance (e.g. Wavefront Error, MTF, Ensquared Energy) and Zernike coefficients in the context of alignment

Experience working on remote sensing infrared and visible space-qualified systems

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

Experience in creating Basis of Estimate (BOE) documentation for new program solicitations

Knowledge or experience in an Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) role

Experience with high power laser components and systems

Knowledge of code path optical system alignment techniques

Experience with precision lapping processes and techniques