Title:  Associate, Optical Engineer (Wilmington, MA)

Job Title: Associate, Optical Engineer 

Job Code: 16765

Job Location: Wilmington, MA

Job Description: 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.

Essential Functions:

• 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:

• Bachelors degree in Optics, Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, or similar field

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

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Massachusetts is $74,000 - $138,000. 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.