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Associate, Optical Engineer

Harris CorporationWilmington, MA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 28 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career as an Optical Engineer at L3Harris, a respected leader in defense technology, where you can contribute to critical national security missions and enjoy a competitive salary range of $75,500 - $140,500. This hybrid role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and skill development within an inclusive and engaging environment, perfect for driven individuals passionate about innovation. You'll thrive here if you're eager to contribute to cutting-edge projects and collaborate with a dedicated team.

Quick Overview

Salary
$75.5k - $140.5k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Wilmington, MA, United States
Posted
Yesterday

Job Description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Associate, Optical Engineer

Job Code: 43367

Job Location: Wilmington, MA

Job Description:

  • Support the set-up, configuration, and documentation of hardware and software systems under test, including loading software onto multiple devices

  • Support design, development, and implementation of cost-effective procedures for testing and troubleshooting of components, sub-assemblies, assemblies, and systems

  • Support development of test plans, test procedures, requirements traceability, test reports, test flow, and test case design and implementation

  • Document testing issues and failures and perform analysis of test results

  • Support formal systems acceptance testing activities

  • Present test strategies, plans, and results to internal and external customers

  • Support failure investigation activities and failure review board (FRB) meetings

Qualifications:

  • To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or another related field or have completed their Bachelor's degree within the last 12 months, regardless of age.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $75,500.00- $140,500.00. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including relocation stipend, 401(k), EAP, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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