Laser Electro-Optical Eng Sr Stf - E5

Lockheed Martin; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 167,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space Ignite ACES Directorate seeks a senior specialist to advance electro-optics and directed energy capabilities, including laser radar and hardware transitions for national security applications.

The role emphasizes optical design, modeling, system integration, and field demonstrations, with a requirement for extensive experience and active Top Secret clearance readiness.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related STEM field required.
• Ten or more years of experience in the design of laser and nonlinear optical systems and devices.
• Eight or more years of experience in modeling and analysis of pulsed solid-state lasers and/or nonlinear optical frequency conversion.
• Significant experience in simulations of laser physics and/or quantum opto-electronics, diffractive beam propagation, thermo-optic effects and parametric optical processes.
• Strong knowledge of laser and optical physics.
• U.S. citizenship and willingness/ability to obtain/retain a Top Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Selection of laser and/or nonlinear optical technologies.
• Design of laser and nonlinear optical systems and devices.
• Evaluation of predicted performance through computational modeling and analysis.
• Laboratory testing and experimental demonstration.
• Prototype development.
• System analysis and integration.
• Field demonstration.
• Leadership of and/or contribution to summary reports, oral presentations, and/or technical proposals.

Skills

Laser physics

Nonlinear optics

Optical system modeling

AI prompting

Education

Undergraduate degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related STEM field

Advanced degree in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Math

Job description

Standard Job Description

LM Space/IGNITE matures and transitions capabilities focused on our Space Enterprise internal and external customer needs. This position will contribute to electro-optics (EO), laser radar, and directed energy (DE) program work under the LM Space Ignite, Advanced Capabilities Electro-optics & Security (ACES) Directorate. ACES conducts applied research and rapid prototyping of systems & subsystems in relevant or operational environments, develops first-of-kind optical systems, and supports national defense with electro-optics and other technologies. This role will support the creation of discriminating and disruptive technologies, and performance of first-of-kind demonstrations in support of critical national needs in areas including electro-optics, laser radar, directed energy and power beaming. The position will support activities with multiple LM and government entities.

Standard Job Description

LM Space/IGNITE matures and transitions capabilities focused on our Space Enterprise internal and external customer needs. This position will contribute to electro-optics (EO), laser radar, and directed energy (DE) program work under the LM Space Ignite, Advanced Capabilities Electro-optics & Security (ACES) Directorate. ACES conducts applied research and rapid prototyping of systems & subsystems in relevant or operational environments, develops first-of-kind optical systems, and supports national defense with electro-optics and other technologies. This role will support the creation of discriminating and disruptive technologies, and performance of first-of-kind demonstrations in support of critical national needs in areas including electro-optics, laser radar, directed energy and power beaming. The position will support activities with multiple LM and government entities.

Responsibilities

• Selection of laser and/or nonlinear optical technologies


• Design of laser and nonlinear optical systems and devices


• Evaluation of predicted performance through computational modeling and analysis


• Laboratory testing and experimental demonstration


• Prototype development


• System analysis and integration


• Field demonstration


• Leadership of and/or contribution to summary reports, oral presentations, and/or technical proposals is expected.

We are looking for someone with excellent written/presentation/oral communication skills to communicate with diverse audiences.

Standard Job Description

Conducts research and plans development and design of solid-state, fiber, and/or gas lasers, infrared and other light-emitting and light-sensitive devices. Designs electronics circuityry 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-optic devices. Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Basic Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related STEM field


• Ten or more years of experience in the design of laser and nonlinear optical systems and devices, including laser resonators, amplifiers, and parametric frequency converters


• Eight or more years of experience in modeling and analysis of pulsed solid-state lasers and/or nonlinear optical frequency conversion


• Significant experience in one or more of the following areas: customized simulations of laser physics and/or quantum opto-electronics, diffractive beam propagation, thermo-optic effects and parametric optical processes


• Strong knowledge of laser and optical physics


• U.S. citizenship and willingness/ability to obtain/retain a Top Secret Clearance

Desired Skills

• Advanced degree in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, or related fields is strongly desired


• Experience in related laser-based remote sensing technologies (i.e. coherent and direct detection laser radar, radiometry, Fourier/wave optics, beam propagation, and/or atmospheric sciences, optical detection, signal/image processing).


• Field-related contacts/network.


• Experience with product development, technology development and technology transition


• Expertise in high-power ruggedized pulsed and continuous-wave fiber laser systems is desired


• Experience as a proposal technical lead


• Expertise in directed energy systems is desired


• Technical leadership of laser and NLO hardware transition to high TRL (for terrestrial, airborne, and/or space applications)


• Existing TS/SCI clearance

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $166900.00 - $309900.00

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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


• 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.