Senior Manager, Image Science Engineer

L3Harris Technologies

Senior 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

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Remote 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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Image ScienceRemote SensingCalibrationAlgorithm DevelopmentImage Quality AnalysisElectro-Optical SystemsSensor PhenomenologyData ExploitationTechnical OversightPerformance Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsMentoringCoaching

Certifications

Active Top Secret ClearanceSCI Eligibility