Innovation Chief Engineer, Space Imaging & EO/IR Payloads

L3Harris Technologies

City of Rochester (NY)

On-site

USD 133,000 - 247,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Chief Engineer for Space Superiority and Imaging Division in Rochester, NY. The role leads R&D strategy for electro-optical payloads across national, civil, and commercial space systems, guiding architecture roadmaps and technology insertion.

The position requires 15+ years of relevant experience, TS/SCI clearance, and strong leadership across multi-disciplinary teams. Relocation assistance is available, and the work is performed in an on-site environment with

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or similar field with 15+ years of relevant experience.
3+ years of functional management experience overseeing >50 resources across disciplines.
Professional experience with EO/IR space payloads.
Active TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

Apply knowledge of national, civil, and commercial space imaging missions to develop sensors, payloads, and space vehicles.
Provide leadership on optical, electrical, and mechanical assemblies, drive consistency within roadmaps and architectures.
Drive innovation in technical competencies like segmented optical systems, composite optics, smart payloads, and on-board processing.
Collaborate with BD and business area leads to create and maintain technology roadmaps.
Develop and determine an execution plan for R&D projects aligned with technology roadmaps.