Lockheed Martin · 4 months ago
Electro-Optical Engineer
Lockheed Martin is seeking an experienced Electro-Optical Engineer to join their F-16 team in Fort Worth, TX. The role involves supporting the development and implementation of cutting-edge Electro Optical / Infrared (EO/IR) sensor technologies and ensuring successful product delivery.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Act as optics technical SME for the F-16 PODs team
Review and ensure technical integrity of requirements and manage contractual data deliveries
Collaborate with the supplier's technical team to streamline integration and implementation of cutting-edge Electro Optical / Infrared (EO/IR) sensor technologies
Work closely with internal Lockheed Martin Aeronautics cross-functional teams to ensure successful product integration and delivery, including planning, monitoring, and tracking program tasks and schedules
Ensure compliance with Lockheed Martin's quality and security standards, as well as those of specific Aeronautics’ programs
Identify opportunities for digital transformation (DT) and facilitate knowledge
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in Engineering or a related discipline
Familiarity with EO/IR Sensors, General Avionics, EW/CM, Radar, CNI or Fusion Systems
Strong Systems Engineering Development and Integration Skills
Familiarity with engineering oversight of supplier(s)
Exceptional interpersonal communication and presentation skills
Strong organizational skills - ability to oversee multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to identify and resolve task conflicts and issues
The selected candidate must have or be able to obtain a final DoD Secret security clearance prior to start of work
Must maintain a DoD Secret clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a SAP/SAR clearance
Preferred
Master's Degree from an accredited college in Engineering or a related discipline
Experience with Military or Government Programs
Fundamental understanding of Electro Optical, Infrared and/or Laser Systems with experience integrating those systems
Laboratory, Field, or Flight Test experience with Electro Optical, Infrared and/or Laser Systems
Professional and interpersonal communication skills required to interface with individuals from various disciplines while performing complex serial and parallel tasks
Demonstrated ability to deal with highly complex and challenging electronic systems
Robust experience interfacing with suppliers, customers, and subcontractors
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.
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