Lockheed Martin · 8 hours ago
Infrared Sensor Systems Integration/Test Engineer Sr. - Santa Barbara
Lockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace and defense, and they are seeking an Infrared Sensor Systems Testing and Integration Engineer. This role involves supporting the development, operation, and production of infrared sensor systems, including the testing and integration of focal plane arrays across their lifecycle.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Supporting the full lifecycle of focal plane arrays, from wafer level to full deliverable sensor packages
Designing and executing tests in a laboratory setting to ensure system performance and reliability
Developing and implementing scripts using languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C++ to automate testing and data analysis
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to plan and allocate resources, ensuring project milestones are met
Presenting technical results to a wide audience, including junior engineers, senior leadership, and customers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field with 5 years of professional experience; or a related Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience; or a PhD in a related field
Experience coding in a scripting language to include any of the following: MATLAB, C, C++, SQL, Java, HTML, or Python
Experience in working in a laboratory setting, testing hardware and electronics
Ability to read electrical schematics and experience in probing electronics and/or circuit cards
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
Preferred
Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance
Experience operating and testing any variety of photo-detector/sensor (Infrared, Visible, UV, X-Ray, Gamma Ray, LIDAR)
Experience with optics and optical components
Electronic troubleshooting of digital and analog electronics
Experience with software control of hardware
Experience with data collection automation and/or data analysis automation
Data Analysis and/or image processing experience
Focal plane manufacturing or testing experience
Project Management experience (project planning), team leadership, or working with budgetary estimates
Technical Mentorship Experience
Experience with vacuum systems and vacuum hygiene
Experience with cryogenic systems and working with liquid cryogens
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.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
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