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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: Lead, Integration & Test Engineering (Space Optical Systems)

Job Code: 33758

Job Location: Wilmington, MA

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants

Job Description: 

On the L3Harris team, your job is to secure the world. We don't work here just for the advanced technology and equipment: we work here because we know what - and who - we're protecting! From families to the intelligence community, and from our climate to our men and women in uniform - we're making the world a safer place!

L3Harris Space Superiority group has an opening for a Integration & Test Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Wilmington, MA. The individual will work in a fast-paced environment with significantly diverse assignments and a collaborative team setting.

AgileEO specializes in space-based, small aperture visible and IR telescopes with integrated electromechanical devices used for motion and focus control. The successful candidate will support the program technical leads (Lead or Chief Systems Engineer, IPT Lead) by performing technical analysis, managing specifications, and generating design review and technical documents. Additional responsibilities include supporting the test and design verification, requirements sell off, end item data package (EIDP) generation efforts.

Essential Functions: 

• System Design and Integration: Develop and integrate advanced electro-optical systems for space-based applications, ensuring compliance with all relevant specifications and mission requirements.
• Team Leadership: Lead a team of engineers, overseeing and ensuring technical execution of projects. Coordinate with program leadership to develop a technical plan and path forward for program execution.
• Mission Payload AI&T Management: Manage major subcontract cost, schedule, and performance and oversee the overall Mission Payload Flight AI&T (Assembly, Integration, and Test) activities.
• Testing and Validation: Design, plan, and execute test procedures for electro-optical components and systems. Analyze test data to validate system performance against requirements. Identify and troubleshoot issues, propose corrective actions, and implement solutions.
• Requirements Management: Define, manage, and maintain system and sub-system level requirements, ensuring traceability and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Project Execution: Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle, from conceptual design to final system delivery and operation.
• Documentation and Reporting: Generate and maintain detailed technical documentation, including test plans, procedures, work instructions, test reports, and anomaly reports.
• Trade Studies: Develop and evaluate trade studies to support decision-making processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including subcontractors and U.S. Government customers, to ensure alignment and project success.
• Standards Compliance: Ensure all engineering activities adhere to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and quality assurance, to ensure successful system integration and test.
• Written and Oral Communication: Demonstrate excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills. Prepare effective presentations to communicate technical information to non-technical professionals.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance test methodologies and system integration practices.
• Training and Mentoring: Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering their development and growth within the team.
• Candidate must be eligible to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or other related scientific discipline and 9 years of relevant EO/IR systems engineering work experience. Alternatively, a graduate degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• 5+ years experience working with systems integration and test
• Prior or current experience working with eletro-optical/imaging systems
• Prior or current experience working with space environment considerations and testing protocols
• Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) and Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) is required
• 5+ years experience with engineering and simulation software tools, such as MATLAB

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance is highly preferred
• Demonstrated experience with space systems engineering, including knowledge of space environments, satellite systems, and space mission design. Familiarity with NASA-STD-1540 and/or NASA-STD-7002.
• Experience in leading technical teams, managing projects and competing priorities, and coordinating cross-functional engineering activities.
• Proficient in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and traditional systems engineering tools such as DOORs, CAMEO, CREO, JIRA, and SysML.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record of tackling complex engineering challenges.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Massachusetts is $1119,500 - $222,500. 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 health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, 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. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. 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.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.

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: Sr. Specialist, Integration & Test Engineering (Space Optical Systems)

Job Code: 33755

Job Location: Wilmington, MA

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants

Job Description: 

On the L3Harris team, your job is to secure the world. We don't work here just for the advanced technology and equipment: we work here because we know what - and who - we're protecting! From families to the intelligence community, and from our climate to our men and women in uniform - we're making the world a safer place!

L3Harris Space Superiority group has an opening for a Integration & Test Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Wilmington, MA. The individual will work in a fast-paced environment with significantly diverse assignments and a collaborative team setting.

AgileEO specializes in space-based, small aperture visible and IR telescopes with integrated electromechanical devices used for motion and focus control. The successful candidate will support the program technical leads (Lead or Chief Systems Engineer, IPT Lead) by performing technical analysis, managing specifications, and generating design review and technical documents. Additional responsibilities include supporting the test and design verification, requirements sell off, end item data package (EIDP) generation efforts.

Essential Functions: 

• System Design and Integration: Develop and integrate advanced electro-optical systems for space-based applications, ensuring compliance with all relevant specifications and mission requirements.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance in systems engineering, including test development, requirements verification and validation (V&V).
• Testing and Validation: Design, plan, and execute test procedures for electro-optical components and systems. Analyze test data to validate system performance against requirements. Identify and troubleshoot issues, propose corrective actions, and implement solutions.
• Requirements Management: Define, manage, and maintain system and sub-system level requirements, ensuring traceability and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Project Execution: Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle, from conceptual design to final system delivery and operation.
• Documentation and Reporting: Generate and maintain detailed technical documentation, including test plans, procedures, work instructions, test reports, and anomaly reports.
• Trade Studies: Develop and evaluate trade studies to support decision-making processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including subcontractors and U.S. Government customers, to ensure alignment and project success.
• Standards Compliance: Ensure all engineering activities adhere to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, production, and quality assurance, to ensure successful system integration and test.
• Written and Oral Communication: Demonstrate excellent written, oral, and presentation communication skills. Prepare effective presentations to communicate technical information to non-technical professionals.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance test methodologies and system integration practices.
• Candidate must be eligible to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or other related scientific discipline and 6 years of relevant EO/IR systems engineering work experience. Alternatively, a graduate degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• 3+ years experience working with systems integration and test
• Prior or current experience working with eletro-optical/imaging systems
• Prior or current experience working with space environment considerations and testing protocols
• 3+ years experience with engineering and simulation software tools, such as MATLAB

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active Secret or Top Secret/SCI clearance is highly preferred
• Demonstrated experience with space systems engineering, including knowledge of space environments, satellite systems, and space mission design. Familiarity with NASA-STD-1540 and/or NASA-STD-7002.
• Experience in leading technical teams, managing projects, and coordinating cross-functional engineering activities.
• Proficient in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as DOORs, CAMEO, CREO, JIRA, and SysML.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proven track record of tackling complex engineering challenges.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, and other relevant

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Massachusetts is $1119,500 - $222,500. 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 health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, 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. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. 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.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.

Drive profitable store sales by fostering a customer care culture through practicing and use of effective retail sales skills utilizing the Total Customer Experience Model

Develop professional business relationships with other Associates, Host, and Doctor

Fill ophthalmic eyeglass prescriptions and fit and adapt lenses and frames, including but not limited to the following:

• Utilizing optical prescription, evaluate prescription in conjunction with customer's visual requirements

• Recommend specific lenses, lens coatings, and frames to suit customer needs

• Assist customers in the selection of frames and coordinate frames with optical measurements and prescription

• Conduct measurements of bridge and eye size, temple length, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and optical centers using appropriate tools

Ensure high quality through accurate measurements, correct pricing, and realistic delivery time quotes

Maximize Managed Vision Care relationships and sales opportunities as measured by:

• Effective plan administration and local service

• Improvements in average transaction

• Locally initiated plans

Assist with the timely implementation of approved Marketing programs by the execution of marketing programs and initiatives

Ensure positive and productive host relationships through Host participation, support, and satisfaction, measured by Patient Satisfaction Surveys

Other duties as assigned by Optical Manager and other Associates

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Required to hold applicable State licensure or certification by a nationally recognized optician association as an optician

Ability to sell through the use of sales skills and accountability for sales results

Experience and results with a retail or customer service establishment

Ability to provide enthusiastic and concise communication to meet/exceed customer expectations as well as foster positive and results-oriented associate, doctor, and host relationships

Success in store merchandising and attention to detail

Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in related field

Experience with personal computers preferred

North Carolina Licensed Optician

Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets.Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here.

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.

Notice to Candidates: Fraud Alert - Fake Job Opportunity Solicitations Used to Collect Fees/Personal Information.

We have been made aware that fake job opportunities are being offered by individuals posing as VSP Vision and affiliate recruiters.Click hereto learn about our application process and what to watch for regarding false job opportunities.

As a regular part of doing business,VSPVision ("VSP")collects many different types ofpersonal information, including protected health information, about ouraudiences, includingmembers, doctors,clients, brokers, business partners,andemployees. VSP Vision employees will have access to this sensitive personal information and are subject to follow Information Security and Privacy Policies.

Perform department tasks including one or more of the following:

Perform most functions of an Optical Technician (Level 1)

Inventory control functions including assist with stocking lens shelves, sort and distribute trays, pull semi-finished or finished lenses, and perform cosmetic inspection and restock

Lens stocking including print and tray up jobs off the combob, pull lenses & transcribe digital jobs through the lab management system, stage work in designated areas, and assist with lens stocking and inventory

Operate the automatic taper

Tint edged and uncut lenses

Expeditor functions including flagging work to move

Pre-shipping wash-up functions including providing needed masks/cloths as needed

Assist in efficiently moving work through the department

Maintain company safety standards

Maintain a clean workstation

Assist and cooperate with other departments

Ensure understanding and adherence to VSPOne quality management and safety requirements, systems and procedures

Other duties as assigned

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Experience working in a fast-paced environment

One to two years of manufacturing, production, or optical tech experience

Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the functions of an Optical Technician (Level 1)

Must be able to work any shift, time, and day

Ability to meet department standards for productivity and quality

Ability to communicate at a level necessary to accomplish the above tasks

Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination

Ability to perform physical activities requiring bending, kneeling and pulling/pushing

Ability to recognize and distinguish colors

Ability to understand and follow procedures

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

Ability to walk or stand up to 100% of the time

#LI-ONSITE

#LI-OPTICS

Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets.Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, pleaseclick here.

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Notice to Candidates: Fraud Alert - Fake Job Opportunity Solicitations Used to Collect Fees/Personal Information.

We have been made aware that fake job opportunities are being offered by individuals posing as VSP Vision and affiliate recruiters.Click hereto learn about our application process and what to watch for regarding false job opportunities.

As a regular part of doing business,VSPVision ("VSP")collects many different types ofpersonal information, including protected health information, about ouraudiences, includingmembers, doctors,clients, brokers, business partners,andemployees. VSP Vision employees will have access to this sensitive personal information and are subject to follow Information Security and Privacy Policies.

Perform department tasks, including one or more of the following:

Perform most functions of an Optical Technician (Level 1)

Inventory control functions including assisting with stocking lens shelves, sorting and distributing trays, pulling semi-finished or finished lenses, and performing cosmetic inspection and restock

Lens stocking including print and tray up jobs off the combob, pull lenses & transcribe digital jobs through the lab management system, stage work in designated areas, and assist with lens stocking and inventory

Operates the automatic taper

Tints edged and uncut lenses

Expeditor functions, including flagging work to move

Pre-shipping wash-up functions, including providing needed masks/cloths as needed

Assist in efficiently moving work through the department

Maintain company safety standards

Maintain a clean workstation

Assist and cooperate with other departments

Ensure understanding and adherence to quality management and safety requirements, systems, and procedures

Other duties as assigned

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Experience working in a fast-paced environment

One to two years of manufacturing, production, or optical tech experience

Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the functions of an Optical Technician (Level 1)

Must be able to work any shift, time, and day

Ability to meet department standards for productivity and quality

Ability to communicate at a level necessary to accomplish the above tasks

Good manual dexterity and hand/eye coordination

Ability to perform physical activities requiring bending, kneeling, and pulling/pushing

Ability to recognize and distinguish colors

Ability to understand and follow procedures

Ability to lift up to 30 pounds

Ability to walk or stand up to 100% of the time

#LI-OPTICS

Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets.Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here.

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Notice to Candidates: Fraud Alert - Fake Job Opportunity Solicitations Used to Collect Fees/Personal Information.

We have been made aware that fake job opportunities are being offered by individuals posing as VSP Vision and affiliate recruiters.Click hereto learn about our application process and what to watch for regarding false job opportunities.

As a regular part of doing business,VSPVision ("VSP")collects many different types ofpersonal information, including protected health information, about ouraudiences, includingmembers, doctors,clients, brokers, business partners,andemployees. VSP Vision employees will have access to this sensitive personal information and are subject to follow Information Security and Privacy Policies.

Drive profitable store sales by fostering a customer care culture through practicing and using effective retail sales skills, utilizing the Total Customer Experience Model

Develop professional business relationships with other Associates, Hosts, and Doctors

Fill ophthalmic eyeglass prescriptions and fit and adapt lenses and frames, including but not limited to the following:

• Utilizing optical prescription, evaluate the prescription in conjunction with the customer's visual requirements

• Recommend specific lenses, lens coatings, and frames to suit customer needs

• Assist customers in the selection of frames and coordinate frames with optical measurements and prescription

• Conduct measurements of bridge and eye size, temple length, vertex distance, pupillary distance, and optical centers using appropriate tools

Ensure high quality through accurate measurements, correct pricing, and realistic delivery time quotes

Maximize Managed Vision Care relationships and sales opportunities as measured by:

• Effective plan administration and local service

• Improvements in the average transaction

• Locally initiated plans

Assist with the timely implementation of approved Marketing programs by executing marketing programs and initiatives

Ensure positive and productive host relationships through Host participation, support, and satisfaction, measured by Patient Satisfaction Surveys

Other duties as assigned by Optical Manager and other Associates

Job Specifications

Typically has the following skills or abilities:

Required to hold applicable State licensure or certification by a nationally recognized optician association as an optician

Ability to sell through the use of sales skills and accountability for sales results

Experience and results with a retail or customer service establishment

Ability to provide enthusiastic and concise communication to meet/exceed customer expectations as well as foster positive and results-oriented associate, doctor, and host relationships

Success in store merchandising and attention to detail

Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in related field

Experience with personal computers preferred

Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets.Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here.

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Unincorporated LA County Residents: Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act, and any other similar laws.

Notice to Candidates: Fraud Alert - Fake Job Opportunity Solicitations Used to Collect Fees/Personal Information.

We have been made aware that fake job opportunities are being offered by individuals posing as VSP Vision and affiliate recruiters.Click hereto learn about our application process and what to watch for regarding false job opportunities.

As a regular part of doing business,VSPVision ("VSP")collects many different types ofpersonal information, including protected health information, about ouraudiences, includingmembers, doctors,clients, brokers, business partners,andemployees. VSP Vision employees will have access to this sensitive personal information and are subject to follow Information Security and Privacy Policies.

Fiber Optic Test & Measurement Technician

Salary: 60,000 per year

Perm with excellent benefits.

Location: Newington, NH

Hours: Will be 4 12 hour rotating shifts -Night Shift 6:00pm – 6:30am

Will be responsible for performing detailed electro-optical and electrical testing on fiber optic cables and related systems throughout the production process. This role ensures products meet internal quality standards and contractual specifications by conducting testing, analyzing results, and documenting any non-conformances.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform characterization tests on fiber optic cables, including OTDR, Chromatic Dispersion, Polarization Mode Dispersion, and electrical tests such as High Voltage, Insulation Resistance (IR), and DC Resistance (DCR).
• Analyze test data to ensure compliance with product specifications and quality standards.
• Prepare cable ends and test setups using hand and power tools.
• Document results and generate reports for any failures or non-conforming products.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and management teams to address testing outcomes and production needs.
• Follow safety protocols, including proper use of PPE and adherence to company safety practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain accurate testing records.
• Respond to multiple production testing assignments as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in electrical/electronics technology or at least two years of related experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to work independently.
• Basic math skills including fractions, decimals, ratios, and conversions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to work different shifts, overtime, and weekends based on production needs.

About the Job

Hello, potential PriceSmart candidate. We’re on a mission to hire the very best, and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize the greatest contributions to the company can come from anywhere in the organization, and we know that the next one could be yours! We are looking for a Global Buyer for Optical & Audiology to lead the global merchandising strategy for these categories, ensuring the business remains competitive in a rapidly evolving market. The role strengthens the company’s position by building high value supplier partnerships, managing a complex global vendor base, and overseeing the full product lifecycle to deliver innovation, quality, and commercial results. This position is accountable for profitable procurement, timely product availability, and disciplined inventory management across assigned categories. It drives negotiations that shape cost structures, terms of sale, freight and return programs, and margin performance, ensuring alignment with corporate pricing and financial strategies. Success is measured through achievement of sales targets, gross margin performance, and inventory health, ensuring globally sourced items remain within budgeted days of supply and financial thresholds while supporting sustainable global growth.

What's unique about this job (What you’ll do)

• The Global Buyer champions product quality, price and sourcing innovation to enhance competitiveness and member satisfaction.
• The role partners closely with U.S. leadership, regional buying and operations teams to validate category plans, optimize SKU strategies, and maintain an efficient, market relevant assortment across warehouses.
• Review inventory levels, market activity, vendor availability, and promotional plans to forecast demand and recommend accurate order quantities to the replenishment team.
• Work with the Vendor Promotions team to secure vendor funding and support for promotional programs that drive member value.
• Support the Registration and Compliance teams by ensuring all import/export documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all vendors maintain current agreements, including updated terms, compliance expectations, and performance standards.
• Review buying and distribution workflows to eliminate inefficiencies, improve productivity, and ensure staffing levels support business needs.
• Develop and maintain a seasonal merchandising/communications calendar to support timely planning and execution of high‑demand products.
• Build strong vendor relationships and conduct structured business reviews twice per year to evaluate performance and set goals.
• Develop in‑and‑out programs to strengthen categories, introduce innovation, and maintain member interest.
• Maintain strong alignment with Operations, ensuring merchandising notes and operational feedback are addressed promptly.
• Establish replenishment criteria for low‑stock items, including bracket pricing and distribution optimization.
• Review daily and weekly reports to monitor costs, quality, service levels, inventory turns, and out‑of‑stocks, acting as needed.
• Maintain accurate item information—including dimensions, pricing, terms, and category coding—in internal systems.
• Monitor team performance, identify training needs, and support ongoing development.
• Track vendor invoice payments to ensure timely processing and resolve discrepancies.
• Oversee competitive price‑shopping programs to ensure strong value positioning in Optical and Hearing Aids categories.
• Visit warehouse locations as needed to assess program execution, gather member and employee feedback, and evaluate the effectiveness of current and upcoming programs.

Bring your passion and expertise (Who you are)

• Degree in Business Administration or similar areas.
• 5–8 years of experience in global procurement, category management, or buying roles within Optical (frames, lenses), Hearing Aids, Medical Devices, or related healthcare categories.
• Proven experience managing global suppliers and negotiating high-value contracts.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and quality requirements for medical devices.
• Demonstrated success in private label development and lifecycle management.
• Licensed Dispensing Optician certification preferred, though not required.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data, assess risks, and drive commercial decisions, including strong math skills applied to forecasting, costing, and financial analysis.
• Experience working in multinational retail, healthcare, or consumer-health organizations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively, demonstrate teamwork, and provide leadership across cross-functional and multicultural teams.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering exceptional internal and external customer service.
• Proficiency with Windows-based, Office, Cloud-based systems or similar enterprise platforms is an advantage.
• Proficient in English and Spanish, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required by business needs.
• Familiarity with trends such as digital hearing aids, aging-population demand, and smart-device integration.

Some important intangibles

You feel connected to our mission and values: Integrity, Respect, Accountability, Passion, Community and Continuous Improvement

You are a self-starter who doesn’t need direct supervision to motivate you for success

You enjoy sharing your quirkiness and talents with your coworkers

Enjoy working hard

Full of energy for the things one sees as challenging

The ability to remain calm when dealing with unforeseen constraints.

The above description is designed to state the general nature and level of work performed in the function. It is not intended to contain or be construed as an exhaustive inventory of all job duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. A complete job description may be made available to you through the hiring process.

Benefits & Perks – We take care of our people

We believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do. This is what we can offer for all your hard work:

Beyond competitive pay

Medical, Dental and Vision plans

401K Contributions

Life Insurance

LTD

PriceSmart Membership Card

Calm Meditation App

Fun events

Employee recognition

Supportive, nurturing environment with many opportunities for learning and growth

...and more!

Our Commitment

We not only embrace and celebrate the diversity of our membership base and communities, but also strive to achieve the same in our employees. At PriceSmart, we are committed to equal employment opportunity, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status or any other class protected by applicable law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Get to know us

PriceSmart was founded with a purpose: to inspire and impact the lives and businesses of our Members, our employees and our communities through the ethical delivery of the best quality goods and services at the lowest possible prices.

Throughout the years, we have constantly asked ourselves how we can do more and have a greater impact. We want to prove that we are a company that can grow, be profitable and do good in the world, and we have learned that it takes a great organizational culture to achieve that goal.

At PriceSmart, you can look forward to company events, anniversaries celebrating our employees with more than 20, or 30 years of tenure, volunteering and learning opportunities, and just great company filled with curious, kind folks. Dreaming up and sharing ideas aren’t responsibilities reserved for certain teams or leaders; the challenge of building our own culture is on all of our shoulders. That sense of community and belonging keeps us excited to walk through the door every day, wherever that door may be, in any of our 13 countries.

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Job Title: Sr. Specialist, Project Engineering/Management (Space optical systems)

Job Code: 33326

Job Location: Wilmington, MA

Work Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants

Job Description:

L3Harris Space and Mission Systems has a need for an Integrated Product Team Lead (IPTL) and Control Account Manager (CAM) Project Engineer (PE). This critical position leads the development and delivery of cutting-edge Space-based payloads and sensors for remote sensing, missile warning and track, and space warfighting within technical, cost, and schedule objectives of a project baseline throughout all phases of the program life cycle. This role is responsible for full lifecycle Project Engineering support for a range of software and hardware development, assembly, and integration and test efforts.

The position is critical to our warfighter customer to ensure delivery of crucial space products!

Essential Functions: 

• Responsible for successfully leading a project team to meet customer requirements within allocated cost and schedule commitments.
• Develops, oversees, and coordinates the cost/schedule/technical aspects of an ongoing engineering project within the program guidelines set by the Program Manager and customer.
• Reviews status of engineering projects and budgets, manages schedules, drives execution, identifies opportunities, and delivers results through achieving payment milestones.
• Assesses engineering issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals and objectives.
• Identifies, tracks, mitigates, manages, and dispositions program-level risks and opportunities.
• Estimate resource and material needs for the project/product.
• Provides the coordination between resource managers/supervisors and ensures all necessary reviews and approvals are received.
• Understands how to develop a schedule using Earned Value (EV) and manage a project using the Earned Value Indicators on a DCMA surveilled program (highest rigor applied).
• Participate in small teams and perform a wide variety of tasks to drive execution (e.g., value stream mapping activities)
• Must have ability and willingness to work in a collaborative team environment on quick reaction projects and will have regular contact with customers.
• Must be able to get a program SAP security clearance
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
• Active Top Secret security clearance required
• Prior or current IPTL/CAM Professional experience
• Prior or current experience with project engineering and program execution
• Experience in managing multi-discipline programs across multiple locations
• Experience in managing a team Integrated Product Team Leads (IPTL) and driving labor resources in a matrix organization
• Experience with Technical Supplier Management, Risk and Opportunity Management

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience in space telescope, optical-mechanical development programs is preferred
• Experience or knowledge of Government contract acquisition lifecycle a plus
• Experience with management of design to cost activities
• Experience with program pursuit and proposal activities
• Experience with operations and/or manufacturing activities
• Experience in Root Cause Corrective Action process and techniques
• Experience managing projects with total budgets of $70M+
• Experience in software development and integration programs

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 $106,500 – $197,500. 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 health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, 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. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. 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.

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