Senior Associate, Infrared FPA Development Engineer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Mason (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Mason, Ohio, is seeking a Senior Associate, Semiconductor Development Engineer to join the Focal Plane Array team and advance infrared FPA technologies in a fast-paced engineering setting.

You will support active development programs, work with wafer and FPA fabrication tools, and grow into an independent role while building technical depth and program knowledge. Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering with at least 2 years of related experience.
• Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, 6 years of related experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of advanced infrared focal plane array (FPA) technologies as part of a collaborative engineering team.
• Decompose end-to-end technical solutions into well‑defined tasks and lead the development of specialized procedures for each phase, drawing on expertise in applicable tools, equipment, materials, and processes.
• Partner closely with the FPA Processing Group to oversee procedure execution, including metrology, data collection, and analysis before, during, and after processing steps as needed.
• Familiarity with semiconductor processing techniques such as photolithography, etching, deposition, bonding, grinding, or dicing.
• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment while wearing required protective garments, including a face mask, safety glasses, gloves, full coveralls, head covering, and boots.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Lead and support technical problem‑solving efforts using established corporate tools, processes, and procedures to iteratively achieve development objectives.
• Document and communicate technical results clearly through drawings, graphs, reports, and presentations, and publish findings through appropriate technical channels.
• Participate in technical discussions with customers and external collaboration partners.

Skills

Semiconductor processing

Data analysis

Documentation and reporting

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering with at least 2 years of related experience

Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience

6 years of related experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

L3Harris Technologies in Mason, Ohio, is seeking a Senior Associate, Semiconductor Development Engineer to join the Focal Plane Array team and advance infrared FPA technologies in a fast-paced engineering setting.

You will support active development programs, work with wafer and FPA fabrication tools, and grow into an independent role while building technical depth and program knowledge. Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.