Infrared Camera Systems Engineer

Description: You will be the Infrared Camera Systems Engineer for the Infrared Sensor Development team  team designs, builds and sustains advanced IR sensor hardware that powers next generation defense platforms, delivering high performance imaging solutions to both internal programs and external customers.

• Lead technical teams (mechanical, electrical, optical) through concept development, trade studies and detailed design of IR camera subsystems.
• Perform EO/IR performance analysis and modeling of focal plane arrays, optics, thermal behavior and signal to noise ratios.
• Create and deliver clear presentations, status briefings and design review material to senior leadership and external customers.
• Assist senior engineers in planning, monitoring task progress, tracking schedules, budgets and earned value metrics; flag risks and propose mitigations.
• Interface directly with customers, engineers and technicians to resolve interface issues and ensure contractual deliverables are met.
• Conduct system‑level debugging and root‑cause troubleshooting; provide technical direction to production teams to restore performance quickly.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Generate and maintain technical documentation (requirements, interface control documents, test procedures, failure reports) in accordance with aerospace standards.
• Support ongoing production operations while influencing the roadmap for next generation IR camera products.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in an engineering, mathematics, or science field.
• Engineering or Physics background.
• Excellent presentation and written communications skills.
• Ability to lead technical teams to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals.
• Basic understanding of infrared sensor systems and supporting, mechanical, and optical systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and performing failure analysis of sophisticated hardware.
• Ability to obtain a secret security clearance; must be a US Citizen.

• Strong customer coordination experience.
• Experience with Systems Engineering and MBSE.
• CAMEO and DOORS expertise.
• Reading mechanical drawings.
• Understanding of FPA manufacturing technologies.
• Closed‑cycle cryogenic systems.
• Vacuum packaging.
• MATLAB programming expertise.
• Transition of high‑technology product from Development to Production.
• Radiometric testing and analysis of IR systems or sensors.
• Familiar with high vacuum and ESD handling requirements.
• Understanding of reliability engineering and 6‑sigma principles.

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

Clearance Level: Secret

Location: Santa Barbara, California.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Career Area: Electro-Optical Engineering

Shift: First

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

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