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About L3Harris
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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Sr Scientist, Chief Engineer - Space Superiority and Imaging Division (EO/IR Space Payloads) serves as an Innovation Chief Engineer within the Space and Mission Systems division. This role is responsible for the technical strategy and execution of research and development projects for electro-optical payloads, subsystems, and software for mid to large aperture national, civil, and commercial space systems. The individual will manage all phases of technology development, including mission roadmapping, internal R&D planning, and identifying external opportunities. Key responsibilities include driving innovation in segmented optical systems, composite optics, smart payloads, and on-board processing while providing leadership for optical, electrical, and mechanical assemblies. The role requires expertise in EO/IR space payloads and the ability to collaborate with industrial partners and universities to develop technologies that solve complex imaging mission requirements across various orbital platforms.
Signal Processing
EO/IR Sensors
Computer Vision
Image Processing
Monte Carlo Analysis
Hardware-in-the-loop
Sensor Fusion
RF Signal Processing
GNC
MBSE
Cameo
Rhapsody
DOORS
Detection Theory
Signal Processing
EO/IR Sensors
Computer Vision
Image Processing
Sensor Fusion
Monte Carlo Analysis
Hardware-in-the-Loop
RF Signal Processing
GNC
MBSE
Cameo
Rhapsody
DOORS
Detection Theory
Optics
Photonics
Laser Communication Systems
Zemax
Python
C++
MATLAB
Linux
Fiber Optics
Free-Space Optical
Signal Integrity
Precision Metrology
Link Budgets
Hardware Development
Optical Testing
Manufacturing
Automation