Associate, Optical Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Tulsa, OK, is seeking an Associate Optical Engineer to design, develop, and test optical systems and components. You will interact with device, hardware, and software teams to qualify components and benchmark system performance, contributing to formal change processes as needed.

The role includes providing multi-discipline support to instrumentation production, resolving technical issues, and applying quantitative analysis to root cause problems and corrective actions.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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)

Skills

Optical design

Mathematical analysis

Opto-mechanical

Optical metrology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics or related field

Tools

Zemax

Code V

MATLAB

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: 38482

Job Location: Tulsa, OK

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

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 occur approximately 10 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.

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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