Quantum Electro-Optical Engineer Sr

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation seeks an Research Oriented Electro-Optical Engineer to advance linear and nonlinear optical systems, including lasers, amplifiers, and frequency converters. You will model, test, and optimize components for both laboratory and field demonstrations, with emphasis on payload integration and space- or terrestrial-based demonstrations.

The role requires expertise in solid-state lasers, nonlinear optics, and optical system packaging, with a focus on high-TRL hardware for

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, or related fields is required.
• Expertise in design, modeling and analysis of lasers, linear and nonlinear optical systems and devices.
• Experience in constructing laboratory and field-testing of laser and optical systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Specification and selection of linear and/or nonlinear optical components and technologies.
• Design and construction of lasers and optical systems (imaging and non-imaging).
• Evaluation of system performance via modeling, data acquisition and analysis.
• Laboratory testing and experimental demonstration.
• Prototype development for experimental space payloads.
• System analysis and integration.
• Field demonstration.
• Contribute to reports, presentations, and proposals.

Skills

Optical design

Nonlinear optics

Laser systems

AI prompting

Laser physics modeling

Spectral analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Optics, EE, Applied Math

Tools

Zemax

FRED

GLAD

Code-V

LASCAD

Matlab/Simulink

Labview

Job description

Standard Job Description

IGNITE/ACES is seeking an Research Oriented Electro-Optical Engineer with expertise in the development and demonstration of linear and nonlinear optical systems and devices. You should have experience in the characterization and optimization of components for linear and nonlinear optical systems, including lasers/amplifiers and frequency conversion devices, familiarity with current state-of-the-art in solid state lasers/amplifiers and nonlinear optical materials, and experience with the characterization and optimization of laser and nonlinear optical systems. Knowledge and experience packaging photonics components, subsystems and systems for experimental payloads is desired. Knowledge of related laser-based remote sensing technologies is desired, including coherent and direct detection laser radar, radiometry, Fourier optics, beam propagation, and/or atmospheric science.

Standard Job Description: 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. Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Role & Responsibilities

• Specification and selection of linear and/or nonlinear optical components and technologies
• Design and construction of lasers, linear optical (imaging and non-imaging) and nonlinear optical systems
• Evaluation of predicted optical system performance through computational modeling, data acquisition and analysis
• Laboratory testing and experimental demonstration
• Prototype development, especially for experimental space payloads
• System analysis and integration
• Field demonstration
• Contribution to summary reports, oral presentations, and/or technical proposals is expected.

Basic Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, or related fields is required.
• Expertise in the design, modeling and analysis of lasers, linear (imaging and non-imaging) systems and nonlinear optical systems and devices, including laser resonators, amplifiers, optical communications links, photonics components, laser radar, and parametric frequency converters.
• Significant experience in one or more of the following areas: customized simulations of laser physics and quantum opto-electronics, diffractive beam propagation, thermo-optic effects and parametric processes
• Experience in the construction of laboratory and field-testing of lasers, linear (imaging and non-imaging) systems and nonlinear optical systems and devices, including laser resonators, amplifiers, optical communications links, laser radar, and parametric frequency converters.
• Ability to obtain & maintain US government security clearance

Desired Skills

• Advanced degree in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, or related fields is required. strongly desired.
• Familiarity with optical design and analysis software tools. Examples include Zemax, FRED, GLAD, Code-V and LASCAD.
• Familiarity with laboratory development and modeling software tools (i.e. Matlab/Simulink, Labview, and Mathcad).
• Knowledge of 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).
• Expertise in aspects of: Laser and NLO Modeling Theory, custom modeling of laser gain dynamics, thermal effects resulting from these gain dynamics, diffraction analysis of laser resonators and optical beam trains, nonlinear frequency conversion techniques (harmonic generation, sum frequency mixing, optical parametric amplification, etc.) and various other nonlinear optical scattering processes (Raman Scattering, Brillouin Scattering, etc.).
• Expertise in Quantum Opto-electronic systems.
• Field-related contacts/network.
• Ideally experienced with both product development and technology development organizations.
• Expertise in high-power ruggedized nanosecond-pulsed and continuous-wave solid state laser systems is desired.
• Expertise in directed energy systems is of interest.
• Technical leadership of laser and NLO hardware transition to high TRL (for terrestrial, airborne, and/or space applications).
• Active TS/SCI security clearance

Interview Questions

Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Give me an example of a time you paid close attention to detail and how it helped you avoid a mistake.

Problem solving: When was the last time you had to solve a difficult problem, and what actions did you take?

Decision Making/ Judgement: What are 2-3 principles you use when making decisions? How do you consider different inputs? Can you give an example that demonstrates your decision making process?

Communication: Can you describe a time when you had to deliver a presentation or report to your team or to a group of stakeholders. Whe was the audience, how did you prepare and what technology platform did you use to deliver it? How did it turn out?

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $110300.00 - $204900.00

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.

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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.