Electro-Optical Engineer jobs in United States
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Lockheed Martin · 1 week ago

Electro-Optical Engineer

Lockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, seeking a Research Oriented Electro-Optical Engineer. The role involves the development and demonstration of optical systems and devices, focusing on the construction, testing, and optimization of linear and nonlinear optical components.

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Responsibilities

Specification and selection/acquisition of linear and/or nonlinear optical components and technologies
Construction and operation of linear optical (imaging and non-imaging) and nonlinear optical breadboard and bench level systems
Laboratory testing and experimental demonstration of optical systems
Supporting prototype development for experimental optical payloads
Assisting in system analysis and integration
Assisting in field demonstration
Contribution to summary reports, oral presentations, and/or technical proposals is expected

Qualification

Optical systems developmentLaser technologyOptical design softwareLaboratory testingField testingPhotonics componentsTeam collaborationTechnical reportingOral presentationsProblem solving

Required

Undergraduate degree in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, or related fields is required
Experience in the construction of laboratory (linear and/or non-linear) optical set-ups and field-testing of lasers, passive optics and optical devices. Examples of this experience may include: laser resonators; laser amplifiers; optical communications links; laser radar; and/or parametric frequency converters
Ability obtain & maintain a US government Top Secret security clearance

Preferred

Advanced degree in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, or related fields is desired
Familiarity with the design, modeling and analysis of lasers, linear (imaging and non-imaging) systems and/or nonlinear optical systems and devices; examples include: laser resonators; laser amplifiers; optical communications links; photonics components; laser radar; and/or parametric frequency converters
Familiarity with optical design and analysis software tools. Examples include Zemax, FRED, GLAD, Code-V and LASCAD
Familiarity with laboratory development and modeling software tools (i.e. Matlab/Simulink, Labview, and Mathcad)
Familiarity with related laser-based remote sensing technologies (i.e. coherent and direct detection laser radar, radiometry, Fourier/wave optics, beam propagation, and/or atmospheric sciences, optical detection, signal/image processing)
Familiarity with product development and/or technology development organizations
Current 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.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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