Optical Engineer - Lab-Based Imaging Systems (9/80, $25K)

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $25K

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Senior Optical Engineer for our Fort Wayne, IN team. The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, precise optical alignment, and testing across UV to LWIR imaging systems in support of aerospace programs.

The candidate will perform component inspection, collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, and contribute to system verification while preparing documentation and trade studies. A sign-on bonus may be included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of hands-on optical experience.
• Experience with IR/visible space-qualified systems.
• Experience with Zemax or Code V for design/analysis.

Responsibilities

• Test and align complex optical systems in a lab environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals.
• Document processes and results with clear reporting.
• Support optical design and modeling, plus component inspection.
• Assist in systems trade studies and lab-based evaluations.

Skills

Optical alignment

Lab testing

Documentation

Team collaboration

Security clearance eligible

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Graduate degree

10+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Zemax

Code V

MATLAB

FRED

Job description

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Senior Optical Engineer for our Fort Wayne, IN team. The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, precise optical alignment, and testing across UV to LWIR imaging systems in support of aerospace programs.

The candidate will perform component inspection, collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, and contribute to system verification while preparing documentation and trade studies. A sign-on bonus may be included.