Lead Electrical Engineering, MEMS Subject Matter Expert

L3Harris

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Work type
On-site
Location
Herndon, VAPalm Bay, FL
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$127,500–$236,500 / yr
Posted
20 days ago
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L3Harris Technologies is a US aerospace and defense technology company providing space and airborne systems, communications, electronic warfare, and missile propulsion solutions for government and commercial customers.

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TL;DR · Lead Electrical Engineering, MEMS Subject Matter Expert

Lead, Electrical Engineering - MEMS Subject Matter Expert will lead the Nanosystems team to drive innovation in MEMS and Photonic Integrated Circuit technologies. This senior technical leadership role involves managing the Herndon fabrication and design team, directing cleanroom operations, and overseeing microfabrication processes like lithography, etching, deposition, and bonding. The successful candidate will develop technology roadmaps, lead IRAD projects, and design MEMS devices for defense applications. Key responsibilities include modeling devices using COMSOL or ANSYS, conducting performance validation, and identifying new business opportunities in Silicon Photonics. The role requires deep expertise in RF MEMS, optical MEMS, inertial MEMS, and heterogeneous integration. You will provide strategic direction for microsystems capabilities while solving complex design and fabrication challenges for mission-critical defense products.

What you'll do

  • Lead MEMS, Silicon Photonics, and PIC technology development from initial concept through final demonstration.
  • Develop technology roadmaps and drive next-generation microsystems capabilities for the organization.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities to support proposal development and capture new programs.
  • Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise for complex MEMS design, modeling, and fabrication challenges.
  • Manage the Herndon Nanosystems team by overseeing resource allocation, prioritization, and team capability development.
  • Direct microfabrication operations including cleanroom processes, equipment utilization, and process development to optimize throughput.
  • Design and model MEMS devices for defense applications while conducting device characterization and performance validation.
  • Represent the company at technical conferences and customer meetings to build relationships with key partners.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
  • Minimum of 13 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance (preferred).
  • Demonstrated expertise in MEMS device design, simulation, and microfabrication with a strong background in relevant processes (preferred).
  • Experience with cleanroom operations and semiconductor processing equipment (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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