Lockheed Martin · 6 hours ago
Electro-Optical Test Engineer (Infrared D)-Santa Barbara, CA
Goleta, CA
Part-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior LevelLockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide. They are hiring an Infrared Sensor Systems Testing & Integration Engineer who will support major production programs and development efforts, ensuring high performance infrared sensor solutions work reliably from the lab to the field.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain detailed test plans, procedures, and schedules for infrared sensor hardware
Set up and operate laboratory equipment such as function generators, power supplies, temperature controllers, oscilloscopes, and network analyzers
Build, modify, and integrate sensor prototypes, including firmware and software drivers
Execute functional, environmental, and performance tests; capture, analyze, and interpret data
Automate test sequences and data processing using MATLAB, Python, C/C++, SQL, Java, or HTML
Generate clear test reports, traceability matrices, and recommendations for design improvements
Troubleshoot hardware/software issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
Support production units by qualifying new builds, updating test documentation, and providing technical guidance to manufacturing
Collaborate with engineers, program managers, and suppliers to ensure test activities align with schedule and cost objectives
Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Qualification
Required
Develop and maintain detailed test plans, procedures, and schedules for infrared sensor hardware
Set up and operate laboratory equipment such as function generators, power supplies, temperature controllers, oscilloscopes, and network analyzers
Build, modify, and integrate sensor prototypes, including firmware and software drivers
Execute functional, environmental, and performance tests; capture, analyze, and interpret data
Automate test sequences and data processing using MATLAB, Python, C/C++, SQL, Java, or HTML
Generate clear test reports, traceability matrices, and recommendations for design improvements
Troubleshoot hardware/software issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
Support production units by qualifying new builds, updating test documentation, and providing technical guidance to manufacturing
Collaborate with engineers, program managers, and suppliers to ensure test activities align with schedule and cost objectives
Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Preferred
Experience with testing any variety of photo-detector products (Infrared, Visible, UV, Gamma, LIDAR, LADAR)
Electronic troubleshooting of digital and analog electronics
Focal plane manufacturing or testing experience
Project Management experience (project planning; team leadership, or working with budgetary estimates)
Past experience working in a production environment providing engineering support and working with technicians
Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance
Benefits
Flexible scheduling options
Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package
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.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
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
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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