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Senior Manager, Image Science Engineer
L3Harris TechnologiesSenior Manager leading a team of engineers and scientists at L3Harris Technologies in image science and remote sensing solutions. Overseeing technical leadership and team management to achieve program objectives.
Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRochester • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $133,000 - $247,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in image science, remote sensing, and technical leadership, with a focus on team development, project management, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in image quality analysis, calibration, and algorithm development while ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer requirements.
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Image Science LeadershipTeam ManagementImage Quality AnalysisAlgorithm DevelopmentActive Top Secret Clearance
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Hard Skills
Image ScienceRemote SensingCalibrationAlgorithm DevelopmentImage Quality AnalysisElectro-Optical SystemsSensor PhenomenologyData ExploitationTechnical OversightPerformance Management
Soft Skills
CommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsMentoringCoaching
Certifications & Qualifications
Active Top Secret ClearanceSCI Eligibility
Industry Keywords
EngineeringPhysicsImaging ScienceApplied MathematicsTechnical LeadershipCross-Functional CollaborationTalent DevelopmentProposal DevelopmentRisk AssessmentEmployee Development
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesRemote Sensing
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Leads a team of 15–25 engineers and scientists in the development of advanced image science, remote sensing, and data exploitation solutions
- Provides technical leadership, mentorship, and oversight across image science activities including image formation, sensor phenomenology, calibration, algorithm development, image quality analysis, testing, integration, and sustainment
- Responsible for staffing, talent development, training, and overall team leadership to meet business and program objectives
- Manages departmental priorities, operating needs, and budgets, and works cross-functionally with software, systems, operations, and other engineering teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions
- Drives continuous improvement in engineering processes, system performance, and technical execution while ensuring alignment with company goals, schedules, and customer requirements
- Lead and support Image Science personnel across multiple programs and technical efforts
- Provide functional oversight for image science activities including analysis, calibration, image quality, and algorithm support
- Partner with program leaders to align staffing, priorities, and technical resources with business needs
- Conduct performance reviews, provide coaching, and support employee development and retention
- Support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning for the Image Science function
- Contribute to proposal efforts, including technical input, staffing plans, and basis of estimates
- Support technical reviews, risk assessments, and root cause/corrective action activities
- Mentor team members and encourage knowledge sharing and skill development
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Imaging Science, Remote Sensing, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field and relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience in image science, remote sensing, electro-optical/infrared systems, sensor phenomenology, or related technical disciplines
- Experience leading or managing technical teams, projects, or functional engineering groups
- Knowledge of image science principles such as image quality analysis, calibration, validation, exploitation, or algorithm development
- Ability to support multiple programs and balance staffing, technical priorities, and business needs
- Experience working with cross-functional teams including systems, software, hardware, and program management
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Experience with performance management, coaching, mentoring, and employee development
- Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI or SCI eligibility
Benefits
Comp & perks- health and disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- flexible spending accounts
- EAP
- education assistance
- parental leave
- paid time off
- company-paid holidays