Lockheed Martin · 22 hours ago
Optics Manufacturing Engineer
Orlando, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelLockheed Martin is a leading defense contractor, and they are seeking an Optics Manufacturing Engineer for their Missiles and Fire Control team in Orlando, FL. The role involves supporting production of high-precision optical fabrications and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and on-time delivery of optical components and systems.
National DefenseCyber SecurityAerospaceManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Providing technical guidance and hands‑on support to optical operators to achieve peak performance
Designing, documenting, and sustaining manufacturing and test plans for non‑recurring effort (NRE) projects, then transitioning those plans into full‑rate production
Applying lean manufacturing techniques to reduce cost, improve yield, and streamline workflow
Investigating root‑cause of failures or defects, implementing corrective actions, and driving continuous‑improvement initiatives
Managing tooling, manufacturing aids, and capital equipment requirements throughout the product lifecycle
Developing and maintaining process documentation that aligns with customer specifications and regulatory requirements
Collaborating with cross‑functional teams—including design, quality, supply chain, and program management—to resolve technical challenges and support schedule commitments
Qualification
Required
Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical, Optical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college
Hands-on optics manufacturing or CNC machining experience
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access
The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance
Preferred
Candidates with skills and experience across multiple disciplines of optics manufacturing: CNC polishing, double-sided polishing, sub-aperture polishing, MRF, optical centering, and diamond turning
Machining experience: CNC milling and turning, conventional machining, and CAM
Experience working in a production environment, including creation and upkeep of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and working with represented and non-represented employees
The use of advanced optical metrology, including stitching interferometry for aspheric surface metrology, white light interferometry, and both contact and non-contact profilometry
Demonstrated small team leadership skills, as well as collaboration tools such as Confluence, Jira, etc
Knowledge of relevant military and ISO optical specifications
Experience with CAD software, creating mechanical drawings, and knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Flexible work‑schedule options
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
Recent News
2026-02-13
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