Lead, Electro-Optical Electrical Engineer (Telescopes)

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Job Title: Lead, Electro-Optical Electrical Engineer (Telescopes)

Job Code: 17314

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Work Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)

Relocation: Relocation assistance is avaialable for qualified candidates

Job Description:

L3Harris in Colorado Springs, CO is seeking a senior professional with strong knowledge of electro-optical engineering to design and support ground-based electro-optical systems that include telescopes and sensor subsystems. The ideal candidate will possess a diverse array of skills, with an empehsis on hardware associated with telescopes, experience with writing requirements for vendors, and a working understanding of orbital mechanics.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for all aspects of Electro-Optical product development, analysis, documentation, and test.
• Manage complex projects or processes with general oversight.
• Utilize modeling tools and equipment to establish operating data, conduct experimental tests, and evaluate results.
• Select components and equipment based on analysis of specifications and reliability.
• Perform simulations and present design reviews to peer engineers.
• Lead and perform trade studies required to make both tactical and strategic technical decisions for programs.
• Conduct design verification testing to validate the performance of designs.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to electro-optical hardware and systems.
• Provide mentoring, guidance and leadership to novice engineers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Experience drawing for Ground-Based Electro Optical Systems
• Experience guiding the manufacture of electrical components for the Telescope and Sensor subsystem of a ground-based electro optical system
• Experience processing Engineering Change Orders for electrical components
• Experience working with vendors to create customized hardware solutions
• Experience with hardware requirements and testing for telescopes (i.e., angular movement and spot size)
• Experience conducting design verification testing

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience working with vendors to create customized hardware solutions, preferrably for telescopes.
• Understanding of Mersenne-Schmidt configuration for imaging systems.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $106,500.00 -$197,500.00. 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.

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