You will be the Electro Optical Systems Engineer for the Electro Optical (EO/IR) development team at Lockheed Martin. Our team creates state of the art infrared (IR) sensors and camera subsystems that power next generation defense platforms, while delivering world class technical support to our customers.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Electro Optical Systems Engineer you will act as the technical lead and primary customer interface for IR sensor programs. You will shape future product concepts, drive performance modeling of focal plane and camera optics, and ensure that designs meet all functional and budgetary requirements. You will also supervise multidisciplinary engineers, manage schedule and earned value tracking, and provide hands on system debugging when issues arise. Your responsibilities will include
- Lead technical teams (mechanical, electrical, optical) through concept definition, trade studies and detailed design of EO/IR sensors.
- Develop and execute performance models and analysis of focal plane arrays, optics, thermal behavior and signal to noise metrics.
- Create and present clear technical briefings, status reports and design reviews to internal stakeholders and external customers.
- Own program planning: define task breakdowns, monitor schedules, track budgets and earned value metrics, and report risks and mitigation actions.
- Supervise and mentor junior engineers, fostering an inclusive, collaborative work environment.
- Perform system level debugging and root cause troubleshooting; provide technical direction to resolve failures quickly.
- Coordinate customer interactions, manage expectations, and ensure contractual deliverables are met on time and to specification.
- Conduct trade studies for alternate optical architectures, detector technologies and packaging approaches, delivering recommendation reports for senior decision makers.
- Maintain up to date technical documentation (requirements, interface control documents, test plans, failure reports) in compliance with aerospace standards.
- Support ongoing development contracts while influencing the roadmap for future EO/IR products.
Why Join Us
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security,
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Santa Barbara. Discover more about our Santa Barbara, California location.
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.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in an engineering, mathematics, or science field
- Systems engineering background
- Excellent presentation and written communications skills
- Strong customer coordination experience
- Expertise in performance analysis of IR camera systems
- Experience leading complex design trade studies
- Ability to lead technical teams to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals.
- Expertise in infrared sensor systems and supporting, mechanical, and optical systems.
- Transition of high technology product from Development to Production
- Troubleshooting and failure analysis of sophisticated hardware.
- Ability to obtain a secret security clearance, must be a US Citizen.
Desired Skills:
- Master’s degree or PhD from an accredited college in related discipline
- Understanding of FPA manufacturing technologies
- Expertise in detector material design and trades
- Closed cycle cryogenic systems expertise.
- Vacuum packaging
- MATLAB programming expertise
- 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.
- Experience with Systems Engineering and MBSE
- CAMEO and DOORS expertise
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $139,600 - $246,100. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $160,500 - $278,300. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Electro-Optical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
