Lockheed Martin · 1 day ago
Electro-Optical Systems Engineer (Level IV)
Louisville, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLockheed Martin Space is a leading company in space technology, dedicated to innovation and security. They are seeking an Electro-Optical Systems Engineer to join their team, responsible for designing and developing active and passive optical systems while collaborating in a multi-disciplinary environment.
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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
Strong problem solving mindset: ability to develop creative solutions to difficult problems often requiring integration of conflicting and, at times, ambiguous or incomplete data on a fast-paced schedule
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex information, technical decisions, and issues to both highly technical and non-technical colleagues including customers, team members, and suppliers
Ability to build and maintain relationships, collaborate with others and manage interpersonal dynamics
Comfortable working in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment while simultaneously working multiple, diverse tasks and projects
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
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
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.
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
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2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
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Chairman, President & CEO
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Chief Technology Officer
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