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Lockheed Martin · 3 weeks ago

Electro-Optical Laser Systems Engineer (Level III) - TS clearance

Possible

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$97K/yr - $171K/yr

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking an Electro-Optical Laser Systems Engineer to join our team in Louisville, CO! The selected candidate will lead end‑to‑end development of advanced laser‑based optical hardware, requiring hands‑on laboratory verification and field testing of laser systems.

AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own requirements creation, flow‑down, management and traceability

Define and manage system‑level interfaces

Drive and conduct design reviews

Produce clear technical artifacts such as specifications, ICDs, test plans, and interface control documents

Qualification

Laser systems developmentSystems engineering artifactsDesign reviews leadershipSupplier managementAdaptive optics knowledgeTechnical team leadershipProject managementRisk analysisSpace systems experienceCameoMBSE ModelingNASA standards knowledgeTechnical communication

Required

Experience leading design reviews (such as SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.)

Experience generating systems engineering artifacts and completing requirements decomposition

Experience developing or working on laser or electro optic systems

Experience leading technical teams

Active TS or Q clearance; must be able to obtain a TS/SCI w/Poly clearance; US citizenship required

Preferred

BS (or higher) in Systems Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a closely related discipline

Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams through concept development, risk analysis, and/or milestone achievement

Strong project management skills (schedule development, risk registers, milestone reporting)

Strong supplier management experience: evaluating, qualifying, and interfacing with multiple vendors on structural, thermal, electrical, optical subsystems

Excellent technical communication skills (reports, presentations, design reviews) and ability to mentor junior engineers

Knowledge of adaptive optics systems for atmospheric correction and telescope integration

Experience in Class C/D, IRAD, or 'go-fast' development environment

Experience identifying risks and working with the team to set priorities and stay focused on the most important objectives related to burning down the risks

Experience across full program lifecycles on large or small programs, from initial development through mission or test operations and use

Experience with Cameo or MBSE Modeling

Experience leading or interfacing with medium to large subcontracts

Experience working on space or ground ISR systems

Knowledge of NASA STD 6016, ECSS, MIL STD 1540, or similar space standards

Active TS/SCI clearance

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

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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.

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