Laser Communication Engineer; Level III - Top Secret clearance

Laser Communication Engineer (Level III) - Top Secret clearance

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

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, invest, 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 workforce 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; ship 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.

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

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility.

Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering…