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Lockheed Martin · 1 month ago

Infrared Camera Systems Engineer Sr

Goleta, CA

Part-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

Lockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking an Infrared Camera Systems Engineer to join their Advanced Programs team in Santa Barbara, CA. In this role, you will lead technical teams, shape product roadmaps, and ensure the successful production of IR cameras while collaborating with various stakeholders.

AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Leading EO/IR analysis and physics based modeling to develop and validate sensor system concepts

Driving trade studies, requirements definition, and architectural decisions for new and existing IR cameras

Acting as project/technical lead: creating detailed plans, tracking tasks, schedules, budgets, and earned value metrics

Presenting technical briefings and status updates to customers, program leadership, and senior directors with clear, compelling communication

Supervising and mentoring multidisciplinary engineers and technicians (mechanical, electrical, optical) to execute design, integration, and test activities

Conducting system debugging and troubleshooting, providing rapid technical direction to resolve hardware issues

Supporting production operations by reviewing manufacturing processes, ensuring build up compliance, and implementing corrective actions

Maintaining comprehensive technical documentation, design data, and configuration control in LM tools

Collaborating with cross functional partners—including systems, software, test, and quality teams—to guarantee seamless integration

Traveling as needed to supplier sites, customer facilities, or test ranges to support critical milestones and interface reviews

Qualification

IR camera systems analysisMATLAB programmingRadiometric testingFPA manufacturing technologiesClosed cycle cryogenic systemsVacuum packagingCAMEODOORS expertiseTroubleshooting hardwareReading mechanical drawingsReliability engineering6 sigma principlesESD handling

Required

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access

The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance

Preferred

Master's degree or PhD from an accredited college in related discipline

Experience with performance analysis of IR camera systems

Understanding of FPA manufacturing technologies

Closed cycle cryogenic systems

Vacuum packaging

MATLAB programming expertise

CAMEO and DOORS expertise

Radiometric testing and analysis of IR systems or sensors

Familiar with high vacuum and ESD handling requirements

Background or familiarity with electronics and equipment related to infrared video collection, analysis, and test

Troubleshooting and failure analysis of sophisticated hardware

Reading mechanical drawings

Understanding of reliability engineering and 6 sigma principles

Benefits

Flexible work schedules

Comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security

Company

Lockheed Martin

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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.

Founded in 1912