Lead, Electrical Engineering - MEMS Subject

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEMS, Silicon Photonics, and PIC technology development from concept through demonstration, developing technology roadmaps and driving next-generation microsystems capabilities
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in MEMS, Silicon Photonics and PIC technology areas, supporting proposal development and engaging with customers to capture new programs
• Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise for complex MEMS design, modeling, and fabrication challenges across the organization
• Lead and mentor the Herndon, VA Nanosystems fabrication and design team, managing resource allocation, prioritization, and team capability development
• Direct microfabrication operations including cleanroom processes, equipment utilization, and process development activities to optimize throughput and quality
• Design and model MEMS devices for defense applications, conducting device characterization and performance validation
• Represent L3Harris at technical conferences and customer meetings, building relationships with key customers and partners in MEMS/PIC technology areas

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Demonstrated expertise in MEMS device design, simulation, and microfabrication with a strong background in relevant processes (lithography, etching, deposition, bonding)
• Experience with cleanroom operations and semiconductor processing equipment
• Knowledge of Silicon Photonics and PIC technologies and photonic device design
• Proven track record of leading innovation projects and IRAD initiatives
• Business development experience with successful new business capture
• Experience with RF MEMS, optical MEMS, or inertial MEMS devices
• Knowledge of silicon photonics and integrated photonics platforms
• Familiarity with COMSOL, ANSYS, or other FEA/Multiphysics simulation tools
• Experience with MEMS design tools
• Understanding of packaging technologies for MEMS and photonic devices
• Publishations or patents in MEMS or related fields
• Experience with wafer-level processing and 3D integration
• Knowledge of heterogeneous integration approaches
• Experience with DOD customers and defense applications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Skills

• Technical leadership and subject matter expertise in MEMS design and fabrication
• Business development experience
• Expertise in MEMS device design, simulation, and microfabrication
• Experience with cleanroom operations and semiconductor processing equipment
• Knowledge of Silicon Photonics and PIC technologies
• Proven track record of leading innovation projects and IRAD initiatives
• Experience with RF MEMS, optical MEMS, or inertial MEMS devices
• Knowledge of silicon photonics and integrated photonics platforms
• Familiarity with MEMS design tools
• Understanding of packaging technologies for MEMS and photonic devices
• Publishations or patents in MEMS or related fields
• Experience with wafer-level processing and 3D integration
• Knowledge of heterogeneous integration approaches
• Experience with DOD customers and defense applications

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• Education assistance
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays

Pay

• Salary range in Colorado State, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Vermont and New York State: $110,500- $205,500
• Salary range in California, Seattle, Washington D.C., Maryland Greater Washington D.C. area, the city of Denver, Washington State and New York City: $127,500- $236,500

Schedule

• 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Application Instructions

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