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L3Harris Sensors Engineering Manager in Santa Rosa, California
Sensors Engineering Manager
Description
Sensors Engineering Manager:
We are looking for an experienced leader to drive innovation in our Sensors group. Will be responsible for leading system modeling and Optical Engineering for the Engineering department. Responsible for interaction with customers and Business Development on optical system needs as well as analysis, design, integration, and test of all optical systems.Responsibilities include maintaining the Optics Lab and supporting Manufacturing’s optical engineering needs.
L3 Sonoma EO is an established pioneer in military/defense infrared technology. A leader in high technology and engineering services, L3 Sonoma EO is world renowned for its expertise in the areas of Electro Optical / Infrared (EO/IR) stabilized imaging systems. As a first-rank engineering and production company, L3 Sonoma EO is engaged in the design, development, and manufacture of highly-sophisticated electronics equipment that is used in a variety of product areas for government, civil and commercial applications.
L3 Sonoma EO is a dynamic and innovative business, open to new ideas and able to quickly transform new ideas into revolutionary technological improvements and new product offerings. We are restructuring and reorganizing our Engineering Leadership Team, looking for best leaders to help us streamline and create an innovative company of the future.We offer competitive benefits, an alternative 9/80 work schedule, and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals.
Performance Objectives:
Fosters functional excellence and core competence for optical technologies
Develops system models, deep technology understanding, and technology partner roadmaps
Adopts common processes and best tools for development
Conceives most innovative architectural approaches to address customer applications
Determines best approach on system performance and cost tradeoffs
Develops critical technology partner relationships
Engages technology partners at roadmap level to address customer applications
Understands technology partner cost drivers to balance best approaches to meeting required performance
Collaborates with partner technologies to create long-term customer value
Partners closely with Supply Chain to develop multiple partner options for managing overall system costs
Develops IMINT technologies to deliver solutions to customer requirements and applications
Extends L3 industry leading EO/IR technology roadmap
Works across L3 enterprise and with external partners on Radar, LIDAR, and similar technologies
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises staff. Including but not limited to interviewing, hiring and training employees; mentoring and coaching to enhance employee professional development; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving interpersonal conflicts between employees.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering Discipline with 9 years of professional relevant experience, OR, Master’s Degree in Engineering/Business Administration Discipline with 7 years of professional relevant experience.
Advanced knowledge of many areas of Optical Engineering, typically has an advanced degree in Optical Engineering or similar discipline
Advanced knowledge of optical design codes (Zemax, Code V, etc.)
Advanced knowledge of Optical Metrology (Interferometers, image quality metrics, alignment and test techniques, etc.)
Prior experience leading teams
Active US DOD Secret or above clearance.
Pre-employment federal level drug screening and background checks are standard
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Competencies/Skills/Experience:
Working knowledge of sensor technologies, requirements and applications
Broad knowledge of all relevant engineering disciplines
Creating and executing technical plans including schedules and budgets
Creating/designing systems to meet customer requirements by working directly with external and internal customers
Working across the L3 enterprise to improve product offerings to customers
Working knowledge of competitive technology and products
Managing resources to satisfy external and internal customer requirements
Demonstrate capability to lead a cross-functional/cross-divisional engineering team to accomplish technical tasks
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Project.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to make complexdecisions with sparse data
ADA Requirements:
Some repetitive motion activities
Visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information
Able to use a computer/keyboard for extended periods of time
May be required to lift up to 50 lbs, with assistance
Able to use office & test equipment and computers/peripherals in a standard office & computer lab environment
Fast paced, schedule-driven environment; Some stress related to making decisions with ambiguous information
Willing and able to work extended hours when necessary – periodic travel required
Bringing the future intofocus…
L3 Technologies is an agile innovator andleading provider of global ISR, communications and networked systems, andelectronic systems for military, homeland security and commercial aviationcustomers. With headquarters in New York City and approximately 31,000employees worldwide, L3 develops advanced defense technologies and commercialsolutions in pilot training, aviation security, night vision and EO/IR,weapons, maritime systems and space. To learn more about L3, please visit thecompany’s website atwww.L3T.com.
To be considered you must applyonline:
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L3 Sonoma EO is an equalopportunity employer –
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individualswith Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
We encourage minorities,women, protected veterans and disabled individuals to apply.
Job Engineering -Multiple Functions
Primary Location USA-California-Santa Rosa
US Security Clearance Required: Secret
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day - 1st
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Organization: Division - Wescam USA-EO/IR-21004532
Job Level: Manager
Job Posting: Jun 18, 2019, 4:13:45 PM
Req ID: 108812