Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, enabling innovation, investment, inspiration, and integration of our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We are creating future‑ready solutions focused on resilience and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision, erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries worldwide. Our mission is to advance spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation and reimagine how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space.

Opto‑Mechanical Engineer – Optical Talent Center at Lockheed Martin Space. Provide design support for optical payloads and contribute to the development of passive, active, and directed energy optical payloads.

• Collaborate with senior engineers and contribute across the design team.
• Participate in the design and development of optical payloads.
• Present findings and technical information to a variety of audiences.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, optical sciences, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with standard design tools (CREO, NASTRAN/NX, MATLAB, Solid Works, CATIA, ZEMAX, Python, or other relevant assets).
• Familiarity with specification development, vendor interface, parts selection, and/or configuration control.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance.

• At least 2 years of experience developing mechanical solutions for optical payloads or working with precision mechanisms related to optical systems.
• Industry or laboratory experience with electro‑optical systems (remote sensing, astronomical telescopes, lasers, or laboratory optical diagnostic instrumentation).
• Experience with proposal writing.
• Cost estimation experience, including basis of estimate and cost volume/section support.
• Current background investigation supporting TS/SCI/Poly clearance.

Requires U.S. citizenship and a Top Secret clearance with a current investigation or CV date within the past five years. Possession of a TS/SCI/Poly clearance is preferred.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, Holidays. The position is incentive plan eligible.

Annual base salary ranges: $73,400 – $129,260 in California, Massachusetts, New York (excluding major metros), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington, or Washington DC; $84,300 – $146,165 in major metropolitan areas. Final salary determined by location, scope, and experience.

Onsite, full‑time at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work schedule:

9 × 80 with every other Friday off. Potential for relocation.

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