Senior Specialist Electrical Engineering, MEMS

L3Harris

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On-site
Location
Herndon, VAPalm Bay, FL
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$116,000–$197,500 / yr
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1 day 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 · Senior Specialist Electrical Engineering, MEMS

The Senior Specialist Electrical Engineering - MEMS joins the Nanosystems team to serve as a technical leader for advanced microsystems technology initiatives. This role involves driving innovation in MEMS and Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) technologies, leading the team from concept through demonstration, and developing technology roadmaps. Key responsibilities include managing microfabrication operations, directing cleanroom processes, and designing MEMS devices for defense applications. The successful candidate will utilize expertise in lithography, etching, deposition, bonding, and wafer-level processing. Required technical skills include MEMS device design, simulation, and modeling using tools like COMSOL or ANSYS. The position focuses on solving complex microelectronics challenges, specifically involving RF MEMS, optical MEMS, inertial MEMS, and silicon photonics platforms to support mission-critical defense applications.

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 6 years of prior relevant experience.
  • Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
  • Minimum of 8 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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