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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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Specialist, Image Science Engineer will join a dynamic team to develop and enhance image processing and threat detection techniques for an airborne infrared program. The role involves executing algorithm development, supporting technical direction for program objectives, and creating new modular functionality suitable for real-time systems. Key responsibilities include developing capabilities for detection, tracking, recognition, and image enhancement. To succeed, the candidate must possess expertise in image and signal processing techniques applied to digital data. Required tools and languages include Python with libraries such as Jupyter Notebooks, NumPy, SciPy, OpenCV, and Matplotlib, or MATLAB with Image and Signal Processing Toolboxes. Preferred skills include C++, CUDA, real-time programming, atmosphere modeling, and ballistic missile trajectory analysis. This position addresses critical national defense challenges by improving detection capabilities for airborne infrared systems.
Develop and enhance image processing and threat detection techniques for airborne infrared programs.
Create best-in-class capabilities for detection, tracking, recognition, and image enhancement.
Execute algorithm development within a dynamic technical team.
Support the technical direction and planning for program-specific image processing goals.
Write code using Python (NumPy, SciPy, OpenCV) or MATLAB to process digital data.
Develop new modular functionality suitable for real-time image processing systems.
Analyze underlying phenomena in digital data to improve system performance.
What we're looking for
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics with 4 years of experience, or a Graduate Degree with 2 years of experience.
Experience with object detection and tracking.
Strong emphasis on image and signal processing techniques applied to digital data.
Proficiency in Python (including Jupyter Notebooks, NumPy, SciPy, OpenCV, Matplotlib), MATLAB, or other scripting languages.
Background in engineering concepts and theory applied to the development of new technical practices.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
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Video Processing
Python
C/C++
VHDL
OpenCV
NumPy
SciPy
scikit-learn
PyTorch
CUDA
FPGA
Embedded Systems
MATLAB
Modeling and Simulation
Systems Engineering
Optical Engineering
free‑space optical communication
MATLAB
Zemax
Code V
FRED
DOORS
Jama
Adaptive Optics
Hardware Development
Test Planning
Verification
SDA) OCT Standard
Earned Value Management
Instrumentation Engineering
Scientific Instrumentation
Windows
Linux
System Integration
Networking
Endpoint Support
Data Handling
Laboratory Systems
Cybersecurity
Technical Support