Laser Communication Engineer; Level III - Top Secret clearance

Description

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, where we can do more — we can innovate, in‑vest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future‑ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the work‑force to fuel the next generation.

And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Laser Communication Engineer to join our team in Littleton, CO!

As a Laser Communication Engineer you will contribute toward the development and delivery of Laser Communication subsystem solutions for space platforms. Laser Communication subsystems are an emerging need for our platforms and serve missions ranging from human space flight, commercial broadband services, national intelligence, protected communications, Pointing/Navigation/Timing, and more. Our product portfolio addresses the critical needs of our commercial, civil, and government customers to field 5G communication solutions.

The Laser Communication Engineer will contribute to the procurement, design, development, test and integration of space‑based optical communication systems. You will develop specifications, perform product trade analyses, execute detailed implementation, conduct laboratory and field testing, validate performance through analysis and testing, certify a deliverable product, and/or integrate the product onto a space vehicle.

• Experience with technical document writing/editing.
• Familiar with use of Excel, DOORs, Jira, Confluence and/or Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo.
• Technical training or coursework with fiber optic or free space optical communication (laser communication).
• Active Top Secret clearance; must be able to obtain a TS/SCI; US Citizenship required.

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related discipline.
• Active TS/SCI.
• Experience with delivering technical presentations to a technical audience.
• Experience developing specifications for Laser Communication products and defining RF/Optical system interfaces for a spacecraft.
• Ability to develop and analyze technical requirements, perform trade studies and allocate functions down to laser communication subsystem and/or components.
• Experience with generating, reviewing and tracking engineering deliverables.
• Experience with laser communication subsystem performance analysis using MATLAB or similar analytical tools for link budget.
• Experience with the development and execution of laser communication subsystem tests.
• Experience as a member or leader of a multi‑functional team.

This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

TS/SCI

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.

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.

9x80 every other Friday off

The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most…