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Lead, Optical Engineering - Stray light at L3Harris Technologies

Compensation

$117,000 – $218,000/yr

Location
Rochester, New York
Type
Full-time
Level
lead/mgmt
Posted

Description

L3Harris is hiring a Lead Optical Engineer focused on stray light for aerospace and defense applications in Rochester, New York. The role leads optical system modeling, non-sequential stray light and radiometric analysis, performance verification, mitigation strategies, design trades, documentation, troubleshooting, and integration support for active and passive imaging payloads. Candidates need a bachelor’s degree and at least nine years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree with seven years, or no degree with thirteen years; two to three years of FRED experience and the ability to obtain a federal security clearance are required. The position follows a 9/80 schedule and offers a New York salary range of $117,000 to $218,000 plus benefits.

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