John Harrington

John Harrington is a highly skilled engineering professional with extensive experience in aerospace and optical systems. Currently serving as Chief Systems Engineer at L3Harris Technologies since June 2016, John leads flight optical telescope programs and oversees the development of telescope architectures. Previous roles include Integrated Process Team Lead, where John managed a cross-functional team on a $128M program, and Opto-Mechanical Design and Analysis Engineer, focusing on space-flight optical assemblies. Prior experience at Xerox involved managing chemical operations and diagnosing engineering challenges. John holds both a Master of Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology.