Senior Specialist, Optical Engineering

L3Harris Technologies

. Conduct testing and alignment of complex optical systems in a laboratory environment .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeFort Wayne • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in optical alignment, testing, and inspection, with a strong background in optical design software such as Zemax and Code V. Capable of collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams and managing technical documentation while ensuring compliance with aerospace program requirements.

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Optical AlignmentZemax SoftwareHands-On TestingUS DoD Secret Security ClearanceOptical Design

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Hard Skills

Optical TestingOptical InspectionSystem TroubleshootingData AnalysisTest AutomationMetalens DesignGenerative AI ImplementationRemote Sensing SystemsLaboratory ExperimentationTechnical Documentation

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Code V SoftwareMATLABFRED Software

Certifications & Qualifications

US DoD Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Aerospace ProgramsOptical SystemsInfrared SystemsVisible Space-Qualified SystemsSystems Trade Studies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Remote Sensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct testing and alignment of complex optical systems in a laboratory environment
Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to achieve project objectives
Manage tasks and technical documentation
Document processes and communicate technical information
Troubleshoot systems and verify system requirements
Support optical design and modeling efforts through hands-on application and testing
Receive, clean, and inspect optical components
Participate in systems trade studies and vendor assessments through practical evaluation and lab-based experimentation
Provide critical onsite support for aerospace programs involving imaging systems from UV through LWIR

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate Degree and minimum 4 years of prior related experience
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
Minimum 4 years of hands-on optical alignment, testing, and inspection experience, preferably with remote sensing infrared and visible space-qualified systems
Experience with Zemax and/or Code V optical software for design and analysis
Must be able to obtain a US DoD Secret security clearance
Preferred: experience with MATLAB for data analysis and test automation
Preferred: familiarity with FRED or similar stray light analysis software
Preferred: experience with metalens design and manufacturing
Preferred: implementation of generative AI to analyze optical systems
Active DoD Secret Security Clearance preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sign-on bonus of up to $25K may be included as part of an offer package
9/80 schedule with every other Friday off
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities