Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago
Electro-Optical Systems Engineer (Level IV)
Lockheed Martin Space is a leader in advancing technologies in the space domain, and they are seeking an Electro-Optical Systems Engineer to join their team in Louisville, CO. The role involves developing solutions for complex engineering problems, participating in system analysis and integration, and contributing to the design and fielding of optical systems.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Being a member of a multi-disciplinary, rapid-development engineering team designing, building, and fielding active and passive optical systems
Participating in active and passive electro-optical sensor systems architecture development to address challenging missions
Participating in system analysis and integration
Participating in engineering and analysis activities
Participating in laboratory testing and experimental demonstration
Contributing to summary reports, oral presentations, and/or technical proposals
Specifying and selecting components for use in electro-optical systems
Prototype development
Field demonstration
Qualification
Required
Experience with electro-optics and/or lasers
Experience in design and engineering
Laboratory experience with hardware, such as for research, prototyping, and/or production
Experience using sound experimental methods, such as planning, execution, analysis, and/or documentation
Experience with research and development of new technologies (i.e. TRL 2 to TRL 4) and/or with developing first-of-kind systems or products (i.e. TRL 4 to TRL 6)
Experience with technical writing
Must have the ability to obtain & maintain a TS/SCI w/Poly security clearance
Preferred
Ability to work under consultative guidance with loosely defined problems and tasks
Multi-disciplinary engineering knowledge and experience
Ability and desire to be flexible and do a lot of different types of tasks rather than a narrowly defined role
Ability and desire to work on multiple, diverse projects simultaneously
Project management – experience with cost/schedule estimation and execution
Technical leadership experience
Some knowledge of business practices relevant to LM: NDAs, SOWs, BOEs, specs, contracts, finance, etc
Systems engineering and analysis
Knowledge of passive and active remote sensing, including optical imaging systems, detectors and focal plane arrays, coherent and direct detection laser radar, radiometry, Fourier/wave optics, beam propagation, and/or atmospheric sciences, optical detection physics and methodologies, signal/image processing
Knowledge of pointing, acquisition, and tracking (PAT) for optical systems
Advanced degree in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, or related fields is desired
Familiarity with optical design and analysis software tools. Examples include Zemax, FRED, SNLO, Code-V and LASCAD
Familiarity with software tools for modeling, analysis, and instrumentation control. Examples include Matlab/Simulink, LabView, and Mathcad
Benefits
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
Holidays
Company
Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
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