Electro-Optical Engineer

Overview

Description:

We are seeking an experienced Electro-Optical Engineer to join our team F-16 team in Fort Worth, TX. As an Electro-Optical Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of cutting-edge Electro Optical / Infrared (EO/IR) sensor technologies, driving supplier coordination, integration, product innovation, and ensuring successful flight test and product delivery. A key focus of this role will be the integration of EO/IR Pod capabilities onto the F-16 platform as well as other Lockheed Martin Aeronautics (LM Aero) platforms, requiring close collaboration with our engineering teams and the supplier's leadership and technical teams.

• Act as optics technical SME for the F-16 PODs team
• Review and ensure technical integrity of requirements and manage contractual data deliveries
• Collaborate with the supplier's technical team to streamline integration and implementation of cutting-edge Electro Optical / Infrared (EO/IR) sensor technologies
• Work closely with internal Lockheed Martin Aeronautics cross-functional teams to ensure successful product integration and delivery, including planning, monitoring, and tracking program tasks and schedules
• Ensure compliance with Lockheed Martin's quality and security standards, as well as those of specific Aeronautics’ programs
• Identify opportunities for digital transformation (DT) and facilitate knowledge

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in Engineering or a related discipline
• Familiarity with EO/IR Sensors, General Avionics, EW/CM, Radar, CNI or Fusion Systems
• Strong Systems Engineering Development and Integration Skills
• Familiarity with engineering oversight of supplier(s)
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills - ability to oversee multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to identify and resolve task conflicts and issues

• Bachelor’s degree (note: original required or desired? keeping as stated: Master’s Degree from an accredited college in Engineering or a related discipline)
• Experience with Military or Government Programs
• Fundamental understanding of Electro Optical, Infrared and/or Laser Systems with experience integrating those systems
• Laboratory, Field, or Flight Test experience with Electro Optical, Infrared and/or Laser Systems
• Professional and interpersonal communication skills required to interface with individuals from various disciplines while performing complex serial and parallel tasks
• Demonstrated ability to deal with highly complex and challenging electronic systems
• Robust experience interfacing with suppliers, customers, and subcontractors

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

• Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
• Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time:
  The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
• Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
• Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
• Equal Opportunity: Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
• Application Window: The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

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