Specialist, Aerospace Optical Engineer
Specialist, Aerospace Optical Engineer
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$ 95000 - 177000
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Job Title: Specialist Aerospace Optical Engineer
Job Code: 27038
Job Location: Wilmington MA
Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)
Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated Optical Engineer to join our team providing critical on-site support for our aerospace programs. This role involves hands-on lab work precise optical alignment and meticulous inspection processes. Our projects span imaging systems across the UV to LWIR regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. The successful candidate will be deeply involved in the practical aspects of optical engineering ensuring the integrity and performance of our sophisticated optical systems.
Essential Functions:
- Conduct thorough testing and alignment of complex optical systems within a lab environment.
- Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to achieve project objectives demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team setting.
- Utilize strong organizational skills to manage tasks and documentation effectively.
- Apply written and verbal communication skills to document processes convey technical information and facilitate effective teamwork.
- Engage in troubleshooting activities and verification of system requirements to ensure compliance and functionality.
- Support optical design and modeling efforts as needed with a focus on hands-on application and testing.
- Perform detailed inspection of optical components to maintain system integrity.
- Participate in systems trade studies vender assessments with an emphasis on practical evaluation and lab-based experimentation.
- Mentor and guide new engineers in the art of optical alignments and techniques ensuring knowledge transfer and adherence to best practices for lab-based system builds and experimental setups.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related lieu of a degree minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
- Experience with Matlab
- 2 years of experience with lab work optical alignment and inspection processes for optical systems/components
- Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Experience with Zemax and/or Code V optical software for design and analysis purposes.
- Experience with MATLAB for data analysis and automation of testing procedures.
- Experience withhands-on lab work optical alignment and inspection processes.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements the salary range for this role in California Massachusetts New Jersey Washington and the Greater D.C Denver or NYC areas is $95000.00 - $177000.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits including health and disability insurance 401(k) match flexible spending accounts EAP education assistance parental leave paid time off and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire schedule type and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
