Directed Energy Beam Control Scientist

Lockheed Martin; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 188,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Sunnyvale, CA, seeks a Controls Research Scientist to advance control systems for optical and directed energy programs, researching, analyzing, and developing algorithms and software for wavefront control, adaptive optics, and stabilization.

The role requires a related Master’s or Bachelor's with experience; strong collaboration and communication; US citizenship with ability to obtain security clearance; competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with electro-optical sensors or optical systems and lasers.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Simulink.
• Software and lab programming (LabVIEW, C/C++ or similar).
• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain/maintain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform scientific experiments and research to advance control systems.
• Develop theories and models for natural phenomena; coordinate with teams.
• Proficient in AI prompting as it relates to this role.

Skills

EO sensors

Optical systems

Lasers

US citizenship

Security clearance

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

LabVIEW

C/C++

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Sunnyvale, CA, seeks a Controls Research Scientist to advance control systems for optical and directed energy programs, researching, analyzing, and developing algorithms and software for wavefront control, adaptive optics, and stabilization.

The role requires a related Master’s or Bachelor's with experience; strong collaboration and communication; US citizenship with ability to obtain security clearance; competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.