Lockheed Martin · 5 hours ago
Quantum Opto-electronics Research Manager
Louisville, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expLockheed Martin Space Advanced Technology Center (ATC) is seeking a Quantum Opto-electronics Research Manager to lead personnel in the full life cycle of research & development of advanced quantum optical systems. The role involves overseeing the design and development of quantum opto-electronics systems for aerospace applications and managing a multi-disciplinary team.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead active optical sensor systems architecture development to address challenging missions for active electro-optical systems
Be the technology and people leader for a high functioning multi-disciplinary, rapid development R&D team in active optical systems and advanced optical sensing
Grow and expand team capabilities to meet the demands of system, subsystem and component development for advanced EO system needs
Pursue and execute component, sub-system and systems development (internally and externally-funded) efforts for advanced quantum opto-electronics programs
Perform cost accounting management leadership of systems and subsystems programs; knowledge of and experience with the use of earned-value management in medium-sized programs is desired
Specification and selection of passive, active and nonlinear optical technologies
Evaluation of predicted performance through computational modeling and analysis
Laboratory testing and experimental demonstration
Prototype development
Qualification
Required
10 or more years of experience performing and managing teams in the design, development, experimentation and reporting of research to measure fundamental classical and quantum-mechanical light-matter interactions
Experimental research experience in atomic, molecular, nuclear, solid-state, thermal and other physical phenomena
Experience developing theories based on observed results of experiments and predicting phenomena based on theoretical considerations in areas such as acoustics, electricity and magnetism, electronics, heat, light, mechanical, radiation, optics and lasers
Experience in the full lifecycle: architecture development, design and modeling, fabrication, AI&T, characterization, optimization and deployment of complex active optical systems and their components
Proficiency with MS PowerPoint and Excel
Excellent written/oral presentations skills
Preferred
Knowledge of related passive & active optical remote sensing technologies and their deployment and operation in space environments
Direct experience in the design and modeling of complex physical and/or chemical systems
Precise wavelength and phase stabilization of lasers, optical parametric oscillators, amplifiers and frequency conversion devices
Familiarity with the state-of-the-art in linear and non-linear optical materials and optical systems
Knowledge of related laser-based remote-sensing technologies including coherent and direct-detection laser radar, radiometry, Fourier/wave optics, and beam propagation
Demonstrated experience in proposing and winning independent research funding
PhD in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, or related fields
Technical and/or programmatic management/oversight over the rapid development of quantum opto-electronic system/subsystems/components from laboratory proof of concept through to TRL 8 for terrestrial, airborne, and/or space applications
Existing security clearance (TS/SCI access desired)
Expertise in performance, opto-mechanical and thermal modeling and analysis of active optical subsystems such as lasers, optical parametric oscillators and optical parametric amplifiers, nonlinear optical frequency conversion
Knowledge of 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)
Experience leading studies, strategy development and execution and results briefing to company senior management
Internal Research and Development roadmapping, planning, and coordination across business groups to develop key technical discriminators
Familiarity with laboratory development and modeling software tools (i.e. Matlab/Simulink, Labview, 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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
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$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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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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