Electro-Optical Engineer Staff

Lockheed Martin; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible schedules

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Education assistance

Life insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Sunnyvale, CA, is seeking a Staff Electro-Optical Engineer to join the Optical Talent Center. You will contribute to visible-light and infrared systems, missile defense, and space Exploration while collaborating across disciplines to deliver robust hardware solutions.

The role requires a BS or higher in Engineering or related STEM field, EO payload experience, and a TS/SCI clearance with US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or related STEM field.
• Experience as a Certified Principal Engineer (CPE) or degelate CPE or equivalent role.
• Experience working on Electro-Optical Payloads.
• Current TS/SCI clearance; US citizenship required.

Skills

Leadership

EO payloads

CPE experience

US citizenship

TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

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 Staff Electro-Optical Engineer to join the Optical Talent Center.

The Optical Talent Center 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or higher from an accredited college in Engineering or a related STEM discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
• Experience as a Certified Principal Engineer (CPE) or degelate CPE or equivalent role
• Experience working on Electro-Optical Payloads
• Current Top Secret SCI Security Clearance; US Citizenship is required

Desired Skills

• Previous or current technical leadership experience
• Experience working with subcontrators
• Technical experience in full life cycle development of hardware including design, integration, and test
• Demonstrated strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $150800.00 - $280000.00

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.