Associate, Optical Engineer (Rochester, NY)

Overview

Associate, Optical Engineer (Rochester, NY) role at L3Harris Technologies .

The primary role of this position is to provide optical engineering support on various aerospace programs. These programs utilize imaging systems ranging from UV to LWIR regions of the EM radiation spectrum. Engineering support is in the form of design/analysis and alignment/test of optical systems and components.

Responsibilities

• Testing of optical systems and components
• Working with cross-discipline teams to build and utilize optical test sets
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal skills
• Performing troubleshooting and requirements verification
• Optical design, modeling and programming
• Systems trade studies

Qualifications

• To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Optics, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, or similar field or have completed their Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience in optical design/modeling, systems trade studies, and analysis of remote sensing infrared and visible space qualified systems and components
• Experience in optical engineering or aerospace industry
• Knowledge of Code V and/or Zemax software tools
• Excellent communication, technical writing and presentation skills
• Knowledge of FRED, MATLAB, Python
• Exposure to Systems Engineering standards, processes and disciplines

Compensation and Benefits

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $64,500 - $120,500. 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. Specific programs and options vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Equal Opportunity and Compliance

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, or other protected status. 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. Applicants may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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