Scientist, Chief Engineer, Space Superiority and Imaging Division

L3Harris

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Location
Rochester, NY
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$133,000–$247,000 / yr
Posted
4 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 · Scientist, Chief Engineer, Space Superiority and Imaging Division

Scientist, Business Chief Engineer – Space Superiority and Imaging Division (EO/IR Space Payloads) joins the Space and Mission Systems team to lead research and development for electro-optical payloads, subsystems, and software. This role involves managing the technical strategy and execution of customer-funded efforts for mid to large aperture national, civil, and commercial space systems. Key responsibilities include developing technology roadmaps, planning internal R&D, identifying external R&D opportunities, and overseeing technology insertion. The position requires expertise in segmented optical systems, composite optics, smart payloads, and on-board processing. The successful candidate will provide leadership on optical, electrical, and mechanical assemblies while interfacing with universities and industrial partners. Core competencies include multi-disciplinary technical breadth in space and optical systems, precision component manufacturing, testing, and functional management of large teams.

What you'll do

  • Develop technical strategies and execution plans for ongoing customer-funded R&D efforts.
  • Create and maintain technology roadmaps for national, civil, and commercial space imaging missions.
  • Lead the technical development of electro-optical payloads, subsystems, and software for space systems.
  • Identify and manage internal and external R&D projects to create technology differentiators.
  • Drive innovation in segmented optical systems, composite optics, smart payloads, and on-board processing.
  • Interface with universities and industrial partners to collaborate on technology development.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to develop lower-level engineering staff into subject matter experts.
  • Identify emerging technologies and functional needs for technology insertion across the division.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or similar field with 12 years of relevant experience.
  • Graduate degree with 10 years of related experience.
  • Minimum of 16 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • At least 3 years of functional management experience leading a team of more than 50 resources.
  • Professional experience working with EO/IR space payloads.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance.
  • U.S. citizenship (required for security clearance eligibility).
  • Multi-disciplinary technical breadth in Space and Optical Systems (preferred).

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