Electro-Optical Engineer (Level II)

Lockheed Martin • Littleton, CO • 57min ago

Description: Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a junior Electro-Optical Engineer to join our team in Littleton, CO ! We are searching for an engineer or scientist with expertise in fields that support the design, assembly, and test of cameras and optical payloads including optical engineering or detector engineering. Understanding micro-electronic packaging of focal plane arrays or opto-mechanical engineering related to detector or camera test would support this role. In this role you will develop requirements for a mission and analyze the ability of hardware to meet required performance. You will also procure, integrate, and test optical lenses, cameras, laser range finders, and other hardware for optical payloads.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Detector and camera characterization and test

Design of optical mounts and ground support test equipment to produce camera test sets

Leadership of radiation testing for detectors

Procurement of optical hardware including laser range finders, detectors, cameras, filters, mirrors, and lenses

Leadership of a technical project including managing team of 3-6 people, a schedule, and a budget and reporting status.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience in one or more of the following areas: detector characterization, camera test, optical analysis, optical design, or opto-mechanical design
Ability to communicate with engineers, support staff, management, and customers
Must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance

Desired Skills:

BS in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a closely related discipline plus 2 years of work experience or a Masters degree in one of the fields listed above

Familiarity with optical design and analysis software tools. Examples include Zemax, FRED, GLAD, Code-V and LASCAD.

Ability to design and lead the build of ground support equipment for optical test sets

Familiarity with laboratory development and modeling software tools (i.e. Matlab/Simulink, Labview, and Mathcad).

Current Top Secret security clearance

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Top Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $79,700 - $140,530. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: SPACE

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Electro-Optical Engineering

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First

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