Infrared Sensor Systems Integration​/Test Engineer Sr Santa Barbara

Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas.

• Supporting the full lifecycle of focal plane arrays, from wafer level to full deliverable sensor packages.
• Designing and executing tests in a laboratory setting to ensure system performance and reliability.
• Developing and implementing scripts using languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C++ to automate testing and data analysis.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams to plan and allocate resources, ensuring project milestones are met.
• Presenting technical results to a wide audience, including junior engineers, senior leadership, and customers.

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM‑related field with 3+ years of professional experience; or a related Master’s degree with 1+ years of professional experience; or a PhD in a related field.
• Experience coding in a scripting language, including MATLAB, C, C++, SQL, Java, HTML, or Python.
• Experience working in a laboratory setting, testing hardware and electronics.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and experience probing electronics and/or circuit cards.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.

• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• Experience operating and testing photo‑detector/sensor devices (Infrared, Visible, UV, X‑Ray, Gamma Ray, LIDAR).
• Experience with optics and optical components.
• Electronic troubleshooting of digital and analog electronics.
• Experience with software control of hardware.
• Experience with data collection automation and/or data analysis automation.
• Data analysis and/or image processing experience.
• Focal plane manufacturing or testing experience.
• Project management experience (project planning), team leadership, or budgetary estimates.
• Technical mentorship experience.
• Experience with vacuum systems and vacuum hygiene.
• Experience with cryogenic systems and working with liquid cryogens.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position requires a Secret Security Clearance and therefore the selected candidate must have the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

This position is in Santa Barbara.

Lockheed Martin is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5‑30 days of the requisition posting date for optimal consideration.