Job Title: Scientist, Senior Optical Engineer
Job Code: 11744
Job Location: Palm Bay, FL
Due to substantial growth in our business L3Harris has an immediate need for an Optical Engineer. We are seeking an advanced professional with practical knowledge of the photonics area. This key role will provide technical insight for our existing technologies and develop new technologies to capture and lead new programs with our military, government, and commercial customers.
Essential Functions:
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Optical Architect providing guidance to drive entire system/program
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Chief Engineer for a custom Fiber Optics Component Program
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Provide Subject Matter Expertise to similar program
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Define product roadmaps for area technology
Qualifications :
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Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering with Optics Focus, Physics or related field with a minimum 12 years of experience or Master's degree with a minimum of 10 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
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8+ years modeling and or designing photonics systems
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7+ years experience leading product development teams
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5+ years experience developing prototype optical systems
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Experience generating technical data for business proposals
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Experience providing technical leadership for subcontracts
Preferred Additional Skills:
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Digital Lightwave Communications: Physical layer systems, components (EDFA, Modulators, SFPs, Switches, etc.) and modules for optical communication systems
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Coherent RF Photonics: Transport and processing of analog signals (radar, wireless communications, etc.) on optical systems
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Photonic Integrated Circuits: Improving Size Weight and Power (SWaP) for photonics systems utilizing photonic integrated circuits
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Optical multi-input multi-output (MIMO) Digital Signal Processing (DSP): Improving optical system throughput and bit error rate (BER) using post processing techniques
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Photonic Modeling: Ability to model photonic systems using one or more of the following software packages: MATLAB, OptSim, BeamProp, Zemax, HFSS
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Proficient with product development for government contracts
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.