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L3Harris Technologies · 2 days ago

Scientist, Optical Engineering (Aerospace Systems)

Wilmington, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$158K/yr - $294K/yr

10+ years exp

L3Harris Technologies is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. They are seeking a dedicated Optical Engineering Scientist to provide critical support for architecture system design and optical components for aerospace programs, ensuring the integrity and performance of sophisticated optical systems.

CommercialInformation TechnologyNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Generate optical designs to mission specific requirements or for trade space explorations

Review system optical requirements with system and project engineering colleagues to support new business pursuits and/or as part of the design/build process for aerospace programs

Conduct optical analysis (imaging, WFE, stray light, throughput, etc.) to predict performance in test and operational environments and create error budgets for components and assemblies to support the AI&T process

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

Document analysis results in support of the design process and technical record

Support lower-level optical component specification generation and tolerancing and review with program colleagues

Collaborate with project team members to mature optical system designs

Interface with customers as needed and senior management and perform the role of Subject Matter Expert (SME) as required

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

Engage in troubleshooting activities and verification of system requirements to ensure compliance and functionality

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

ZemaxCode VOptical designOptical testingGeometrical opticsInterferometryMATLABPythonAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsProject management

Required

Bachelor's Degree in optics or related field and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience

Ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance

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

Professional experience with geometrical optics, diffraction, imaging lens design, radiometry/photometry and optical component tolerancing

Professional experience in sequential optical design and analysis software (CODEV / ZEMAX) and in non-sequential analysis software (FRED)

8+ years experience in space telescope or remote sensing optical design for scientific or defense applications

Professional experience supporting hands-on optical alignment, testing, and inspection

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

Preferred

Active security clearance is preferred

Interpersonal and analytical skills

Desire and ability to work independently

Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously

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 with MATLAB or Python for data analysis and automation of testing procedures

Background in optical fabrication or testing metrology

Experience with athermalization of optical systems

Experience with STOP analysis

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

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

Knowledge of coude path optical system alignment techniques