Electro-Optical Engineer, Staff - E4

About the role

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 more. Our members integrate authorities across the nation, within Lockheed Martin, 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. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are also essential.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing design requirements
• Creating block diagrams
• Creating schematics
• Creating circuit card assembly (CCA)
• Working with procurement on all parts of the bill of materials (BOM)
• Supporting manufacturing of the CCA
• Performing test checkout of the CCA by creating test plans and performing board tests
• Supporting program box integration
• Supporting the program lifecycle, including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PSR, and launch, specifically for optical payload or component builds
• Supporting the design of Electronic and Special Test Equipment (STE) for laser systems
• Developing and refining design standards and processes
• Training and mentoring junior engineers
• Conducting research and planning development and design of gas and solid state lasers, masers, infrared, and other light emitting and light sensitive devices
• Designing electronic circuitry and optical components with specific characteristics to fit within specified mechanical limits and perform according to specifications
• Conducting application analysis to determine commercial, industrial, scientific, medical, military, or other use for electro-optical devices

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM discipline
• Experience designing and/or analyzing Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA) &/or Printed Circuit Boards (PCB)
• Experience with Xpedition, Zuken, and/or KiCAD
• Familiarity with part selection, layout process, electronics design, and high-speed signals
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance (US Citizenship is required)
• Ability to work onsite at our Littleton, CO campus

Desired Skills

• Bachelor of Science or higher from an accredited college in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
• Previous or current technical leadership experience
• Demonstrated leadership or willingness to lead
• Demonstrated experience in PCB Design and Fabrication or Assembly
• Knowledge of CCA test requirements and processes
• Previous or current Certified Product Engineer (CPE) or equivalent responsible product engineer experience
• PSPICE, Saber, or other electronics simulation tool experience
• Technical experience in full life cycle development of hardware including design, integration, and test
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Active TS/SCI w/Poly Security Clearance

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $135,700.00 - $251,900.00

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10)
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (payments not guaranteed and vary based on performance metrics)

For Washington state applicants only:

• Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) 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.