Associate, Optical Engineer (Wilmington, MA)

L3Harris • Wilmington, MA • 23h ago

L3Harris 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. L3Harris 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.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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.

Job Title: Associate, Optical Engineer

Job Code: 31040

Job Location: Wilmington, MA

Job Description: The primary role of this position is to provide optical engineering support on various aerospace programs. These programs utilize imaging systems ranging from UV to LWIR regions of the EM radiation spectrum. Engineering support is in the form of design/analysis and alignment/test of optical systems and components.

Essential Functions:

Testing of optical systems and components

Working with cross-discipline teams to build and utilize optical test sets

Strong organizational, written, and verbal skills

Performing troubleshooting and requirements verification

Optical design, modeling and programming

Systems trade studies

Qualifications:

To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Optics, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, or similar field or have completed their Bachelor's degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Experience in optical design/modeling, systems trade studies, and analysis of remote sensing infrared and visible space qualified systems and components

Experience in optical engineering or aerospace industry

Knowledge of Code V and/or Zemax software tools

Excellent communication, technical writing and presentation skills

Knowledge of FRED, MATLAB, Python

Exposure to Systems Engineering standards, processes and disciplines

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Massachusetts is $74,000 - $138,000. 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. L3Harris 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 holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule @type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an 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.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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