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Lockheed Martin · 7 hours ago

EO/IR Systems Engineer / Tech Lead

Lockheed Martin is an innovative company focused on developing advanced technologies. The EO/IR Systems Engineer / Tech Lead will lead technical teams in the development of IR sensors and ensure successful product delivery.
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Responsibilities

Leading technical teams in IR sensor development
Performing EO/IR analysis and modeling to support system concept development and design verification
Acting as project engineer or technical lead, planning, monitoring, and tracking program tasks, schedules, budgets, and earned value
Supervising and directing engineers and technicians in mechanical, electrical, and optical tasks
Debugging, troubleshooting, and providing technical direction and support to production operations

Qualification

IR sensor developmentSystems EngineeringFailure analysisMATLAB programmingIR camera systemsMechanical drawingsCustomer coordinationReliability engineeringCommunicationTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in an engineering, mathematics, or science field
Engineering or Physics background
Excellent presentation and written communications skills
Ability to lead technical teams to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals
Experience with Systems Engineering and MBSE
Basic understanding of infrared sensor systems and supporting, mechanical, and optical systems
Experience troubleshooting and performing failure analysis of sophisticated hardware
Ability to obtain a secret security clearance, must be a US Citizen

Preferred

Strong customer coordination experience
Experience with IR camera systems
Understanding of FPA manufacturing technologies
Closed cycle cryogenic systems
Vacuum packaging
MATLAB programming expertise
CAMEO and DOORS expertise
Reading mechanical drawings
Transition of high technology product from Development to Production
Radiometric testing and analysis of IR systems or sensors
Familiar with high vacuum and ESD handling requirements
Background or familiarity with electronics and equipment related to infrared video collection, analysis, and test
Understanding of reliability engineering and 6 sigma principles
Master's degree from an accredited college in related discipline

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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