Electro-Optical Engineer - Senior Staff

Lockheed Martin; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 167,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Littleton, CO is seeking a Senior Staff Electro-Optical Engineer to join the Optical Payload Center of Excellence. You will lead design activities for visible-light and infrared systems, contribute to laser and optoelectronic components, and collaborate across disciplines to meet program milestones.

You should have deep experience with CCA/PCB design, hardware life cycles, and strong problem solving.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and/or analyzing Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA) and/or Printed Circuit Boards (PCB).
• Ability to obtain & maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance; US Citizenship is required

Responsibilities

• Review design requirements
• Create block diagrams
• Create schematics
• Create circuit card assemblies (CCA)
• Collaborate with procurement on BOM
• Support manufacturing of the CCA
• Perform test checkout with test plans and board tests
• Support program box integration
• Support the program lifecycle (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PSR, and launch) for optical payload builds
• Design Electronic and Special Test Equipment (STE) for laser systems
• Develop and refine design standards and processes
• Train and mentor junior engineers

Skills

CCA/PCB design

Technical leadership

TS/SCI w/Poly

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSPICE

Saber

Job description

Standard Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

Standard Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Senior Staff Electro-Optical Engineer to join the Optical Payload Center of Excellence.

OPCoE enables new frontiers in visible-light and infrared systems, missile defense, space exploration and much more. Our members integrate authorities across the nation, within Lockheed Martin, our industry partners and leading research universities, into one fast-acting, collaborative group.

You will be successful in this role if you have deep knowledge troubleshooting, possess critical thinking skills and the ability to work on cross-functional teams. You should also demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.

As a Senior Staff Electro-Optical Engineer your typical roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Reviewing design requirements
• Creating block diagrams
• Creating schematics
• Creating circuit card assembly (CCA)
• Working with procurement on all the parts of the bill of materials (BOM)
• Supporting manufacturing of the CCA
• Performing test checkout of the CCA by creating test plans and performing board tests
• Supporting program box integration
• Supporting the program lifecycle, including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PSR, and launch, specifically for optical payload or component builds.
• Supporting the design of Electronic and Special Test Equipment (STE) for laser systems.
• Developing and refining design standards and processes.
• Training and mentoring junior engineers.

Conducts research and plans development and design of gas and solid state lasers, masers, infrared, and other light emitting and light sensitive devices. Designs electronic circuitry and optical components with specific characteristics to fit within specified mechanical limits and to perform according to specifications. May conduct application analysis to determine commercial, industrial, scientific, medical, military or other use for electro-optical devices.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience designing and/or analyzing Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA) &/or Printed Circuit Boards (PCB)
• Ability to obtain & maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance; US Citizenship is required

Desired Skills

• Bachelor of Science or higher from an accredited college in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Previous or current technical leadership experience.
• Demonstrated leadership or willingness to lead.
• Demonstrated experience in PCB Design and Fabrication or Assembly.
• Knowledge of CCA test requirements and processes.
• Previous or current Certified Product Engineer (CPE) or equivalent responsible product engineer experience.
• PSPICE, Saber, or other electronics simulation tool experience.
• Technical experience in full life cycle development of hardware including design, integration, and test.
• Demonstrated strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Active TS/SCI w/Poly Security Clearance
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $166900.00 - $309900.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (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.