Sr Assoc, Optical Engineer 1

L3Harris Technologies; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Associate Optical Engineer in Tulsa, OK, to design, develop, and test advanced optical systems. The role collaborates with device, hardware, and software teams to specify, qualify, and benchmark components and to implement test procedures.

Occasional travel for airborne sensor missions and security clearances may be required. The successful candidate will join a team of optical engineers supporting EO/IR sensor systems within the Aeromet division, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related field with 2+ years of prior relevant experience working with optical systems.
• Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.
• Willingness to relocate to the Tulsa, OK area and ability to obtain DoD security clearance.

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 and knowledge of Optical Metrology.
• Provide multidisciplinary support to instrumentation production and document changes through ECP processes.
• Apply quantitative analysis to determine root cause of technical problems and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Optical design

Zemax

Matlab

Opto-mechanical

Optical metrology

DoD clearance

Education

Bachelor's in Optical Engineering or Physics

Tools

Code V

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: Senior Associate, Optical Engineer

Job Code: 43960

Job Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma (Aeromet)

Schedule: 5X8 Employees work 8 hours per day, 5 days a week

L3Harris -Aeromet is a Division of Integrated Mission Systems Segment and main office is located in Tulsa, OK. L3Harris-Aeromet is established within the DoD Community as the developer and operator of special mission ISR systems. We provide special mission system design, modification, and operations with emphasis on the development and integration of state-of-the-art EO/IR sensor systems.

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 invloves operating sensors from a workstation in a highly modified busness class Gulfstream G550. These missions occur approximatly 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)
• Knowledge of areas within Optical Engineering working with both resolved and unresolved objects in EO-LW wave lengths
• Applicant must have a willingness to relocate to the Tulsa, OK area
• Applicant must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance
• The essential physical requirements of the position will be reviewed with the applicant during the interview

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Optical Engineering, physics, or related field and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience working with optical systems or a Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.

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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