Electro-Optical Engineer Sr Stf

Description

You will be the Electro Optical Systems Engineer for the Electro Optical (EO/IR) development team at Lockheed Martin. Our team creates state‑of‑the‑art infrared (IR) sensors and camera subsystems that power next generation defense platforms, while delivering world‑class technical support to our customers.

As the Electro Optical Systems Engineer you will act as the technical lead and primary customer interface for IR sensor programs. You will shape future product concepts, drive performance modeling of focal plane and camera optics, and ensure that designs meet all functional and budgetary requirements. You will also supervise multidisciplinary engineers, manage schedule and earned‑value tracking, and provide hands‑on system debugging when issues arise.

• Lead technical teams (mechanical, electrical, optical) through concept definition, trade studies, and detailed design of EO/IR sensors.
• Develop and execute performance models and analysis of focal plane arrays, optics, thermal behavior, and signal‑to‑noise metrics.
• Create and present clear technical briefings, status reports, and design reviews to internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Own program planning: define task breakdowns, monitor schedules, track budgets and earned‑value metrics, and report risks and mitigation actions.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers, fostering an inclusive, collaborative work environment.
• Perform system‑level debugging and root‑cause troubleshooting; provide technical direction to resolve failures quickly.
• Coordinate customer interactions, manage expectations, and ensure contractual deliverables are met on time and to specification.
• Conduct trade studies for alternate optical architectures, detector technologies, and packaging approaches, delivering recommendation reports for senior decision makers.
• Maintain up‑to‑date technical documentation (requirements, interface control documents, test plans, failure reports) in compliance with aerospace standards.
• Support ongoing development contracts while influencing the roadmap for future EO/IR products.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in engineering, mathematics, or science field.
• Systems engineering background.
• Excellent presentation and written communication skills.
• Strong customer coordination experience.
• Expertise in performance analysis of IR camera systems.
• Experience leading complex design trade studies.
• Ability to lead technical teams to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals.
• Expertise in infrared sensor systems and supporting, mechanical, and optical systems.
• Transition of high‑technology product from development to production.
• Troubleshooting and failure analysis of sophisticated hardware.
• Ability to obtain a secret security clearance; must be a U.S. citizen.

• Master’s degree or PhD in a related discipline.
• Understanding of FPA manufacturing technologies.
• Expertise in detector material design and trades.
• Closed‑cycle cryogenic systems expertise.
• Vacuum packaging.
• MATLAB programming expertise.
• Radiometric testing and analysis of IR systems or sensors.
• Familiarity with high‑vacuum and ESD handling requirements.
• Background or familiarity with electronics and equipment related to infrared video collection, analysis, and test.
• Understanding of reliability engineering and Six Sigma principles.
• Experience with Systems Engineering and MBSE.
• CAMEO and DOORS expertise.

This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a U.S. citizen for consideration. Clearance level:
Secret.

$139,600 - $246,100 annually (depending on location).

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, educational assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week.

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