Associate, Optical Engineer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks an Associate Optical Engineer in Tulsa, OK, to design, develop, and test optical systems. You will interact with hardware, software, and device teams to specify, select, and qualify components, while benchmarking performance models and test procedures.

As part of a special mission support team, you may operate airborne sensors on Gulfstream aircraft for EO/IR data collection during occasional trips.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics or related field or have completed their bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months
• Experience with optical design codes (Zemax, Code V)
• Experience with mathematical analysis tools (Matlab, Mathematica, MathCad)
• Opto-mechanical experience
• Knowledge of Optical Metrology (Interferometers, image quality metrics, alignment and test techniques)

Responsibilities

• Support development of Optical Engineering tools and procedures for Optical Design, Analysis, Integration, and Test
• Work with optical design codes (Zemax, Code V) to contribute to design activities
• Collaborate with device, hardware and software teams to specify and qualify components
• Develop and benchmark system performance models and test procedures
• Assist in documenting changes via a formal engineering change notification process
• Join special mission team and operate airborne sensors to collect EO/IR data on Gulfstream missions

Skills

Optical design

Opto-mechanical

Optical metrology

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics or related field (within last 12 months or in progress)

Tools

Zemax

Code V

Matlab

Mathematica

MathCad

Job description

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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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:

42961

Job Location:

Tulsa, OK

Job Schedule:

5/8:Employees work 8 hours per day, 5 days per week

Job Description:

Designs, develops and tests optical technologies and systems. Interacts with device, hardware and software design teams to assist in overall development of optical systems; specifying, selecting and qualifying active and passive optical components, developing and benchmarking system performance models, developing and implementing test procedures and/or evaluating and selecting appropriate test instrumentation. Provides multi-discipline support to instrumentation production by resolving technical issues associated with components, parts, products or systems; testing of new and existing designs and documentation of changes through a formal engineering change notification process. May apply quantitative analysis in determining root cause of highly technical problems and propose, develop and implement solutions for corrective action.

As part of the special mission support, will join a team of similar skilled Optics Engineers, receive training, and operate airborne sensors to collect EO/IR data. This involves operating sensors from a workstation in a highly modified business class Gulfstream G550. These missions occurapproximately10 times a year an consist of 1-2 weeks trips.

Essential Functions:

• Support development of Optical Engineering tools and procedures for Optical Design, Analysis, Integration, and Test
• Experience with optical design codes (Zemax, Code V, etc.)
• Experience with mathematical analysis codes (Matlab, Mathematica, MathCad, etc.)
• Opto-mechanical experience
• Knowledge of Optical Metrology (Interferometers, image quality metrics, alignment and test techniques)

Qualifications:

To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics or related field or have completed their bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

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.

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