Electro-Optical Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking an EO Engineer in Orlando to advance physics-based models, perform system design trades and mentor junior engineers. You will contribute to EO/IR programs, communicate results to customers and leadership, and grow toward SME status in EO specialty.

The role requires hands-on experience with EO materials, sensors, radiometric analysis, and MATLAB-based simulations; CAMEO/MBSE experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• BSEE or another STEM degree with 3+ years related experience.
• Experience with EO systems including optical/infrared materials and coatings.
• Experience with state-of-the-art sensors and advanced laser systems.
• Radiometric EO analysis and simulation experience.
• Experience using MATLAB for EO performance analysis simulations.
• Ability to define/access target threat signatures in EO modeling.
• Design and analysis of EO candidate systems for ground and airborne sensor suites.
• Ability to conduct parametric studies for EO targeting sensor development.
• Instrumentation design for integrated system level testing.
• Must be a US citizen (no dual citizenships).

Responsibilities

• Develop physics-based EO models and perform system design trades.
• Mentor junior EO engineers and potentially teach an EO course.
• Communicate analysis clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Increase technical depth and breadth in EO toward SME.
• Leverage CAMEO and MBSE where applicable.

Skills

EO modeling

Image processing

System trades

Mentorship

Communication

Education

BSEE or STEM degree

Tools

SPIRITS

MODTRAN6

COAST

MATLAB

Job description

Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

What You Will Be Doing

• Your skill set should include physics-based modeling, FLIR characterizations, image processing and/or algorithm development. The EO Engineer must understand the sensitivities associated with the various parts of the imaging chain to quickly and effectively perform system design trades.
• Must be willing to increase technical depth and breadth in EO as a path toward becoming a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
• Must be willing to mentor junior EO engineers and potentially teach a technical course on an EO specialty once the EO Engineer achieves expertise in that specialty.
• Although this is a technical contributor role, the EO Engineer must be able to communicate analysis at the appropriate level to a diverse audience including other technical experts, customers, and senior management.
• Experience with CAMEO and MBSE a plus and understanding of modern US defense systems specifically focused on EO/IR.

Desired Skills

• Experience with IR systems trades, performance analysis, traceability / performance link budgets
• Knowledge of industry tools: SPIRITS, MODTRAN6, COAST, Matlab
• Characterization of IR cameras (NEDT, NEI, EE), measurement of TPMs, and designing test procedures
• Modeling threat signatures given GFI data, or modeling parameters/engagement description (Source Radiant Intensity, Contrast Radiant Intensity at range)
• Existing Secret Clearance

Basic Qualifications

• BSEE or another STEM degree and 3+ years of related experience. Candidate must demonstrate the ability to perform one or more of the following Electro Optical Engineering assignments:
• Demonstrate knowledge or experience of EO systems consisting of advanced optical/infrared material and coatings.
• Demonstrate experience of EO systems consisting state of the art sensors, and advanced laser systems.
• Demonstrate knowledge or experience in radiometric EO analysis and simulation.
• Perform design and analysis of EO candidate systems for both ground and airborne sensor suite applications.
• Demonstrate an ability to define and/or access and utilize target threat signatures in EO modeling.
• Demonstrate the ability to utilize MATLAB when running EO performance analysis simulations or developing target models.
• Conduct parametric studies to support advanced EO targeting sensor and seeker development. Model design solutions that can be fabricated for laboratory test and characterization prior to development.
• Perform design and specification of instrumentation for integrated system level tower and field testing.
• Must be a US-only Citizen (no dual citizenships)

Why Join Us

We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $98100.00 - $182100.00

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Benefits offered

• 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.