Staff Optical Engineer - Space Camera Systems

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 136,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin's Optical Talent Center seeks an Optical Engineer to facilitate development and integration of cameras for space missions. You will lead teams, coordinate with subcontractors, and drive testing through space qualification.

The role requires collaboration across multiple space programs, on-site in CO, and readiness to travel internationally for program reviews. Strong leadership, communications, and optics experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or similar technical subject.
• 2 Years of Experience with laboratory testing and reporting.
• 3 Years of Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams to deliver a product.
• Practical familiarity with Optical Systems, Cameras, and/or Detectors.
• Willingness to travel internationally for program reviews and meetings.
• US Citizenship and DoD clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and provide technical advice on space qualifiable camera systems with SME support.
• Establish and maintain communication between subcontractors and stakeholders on progress.
• Lead a team to shepherd subcontracted camera subsystems through testing and integration.
• Contribute to reviews of new business efforts and mature technology for space products.
• Conduct laboratory risk reduction testing and planning to support program development.
• Develop and maintain a data library to support product certification on delivery.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Team leadership

Camera systems

Space programs

Communications

DoD clearance

Willingness to travel

US Citizenship

Education

Engineering degree

Physics/Math background

Job description

Lockheed Martin's Optical Talent Center seeks an Optical Engineer to facilitate development and integration of cameras for space missions. You will lead teams, coordinate with subcontractors, and drive testing through space qualification.

The role requires collaboration across multiple space programs, on-site in CO, and readiness to travel internationally for program reviews. Strong leadership, communications, and optics experience are essential.