Laser Communications Payload Systems Engineer
Listed on 2026-02-21
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Laser Communications Payload Systems Engineer
Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Laser Communications Payload Systems Engineer to join our team in Littleton, CO
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In this exciting role, you will be part of a team of payload hardware and systems engineers who design, test, and verify payloads for the SDA portfolio of programs. You will be responsible for using innovative ideas to accelerate delivery of an integrated payload product in a fixed‑priced contract environment.
Responsibilities- Lead anomaly investigation and resolution on payload hardware and software.
- Assist in the technical development and delivery of payload hardware and software components.
- Trend payload performance data across all vehicles and participate in data reviews.
- Coordinate with IPT leads across vehicle subsystems to deliver an integrated payload product.
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- Experience with flight hardware testing.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
- Bachelor degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, related degree, or combined equivalent education/related experience.
- Experience with optical communications systems.
- Experience with requirements and payload specification development.
- Experience with test planning and execution with an understanding of all the interdependencies.
- Experience with System Integration and Verification.
- Ability to interact with hardware and software developers to ensure mission requirements are satisfied.
- Strong presentation skills and capable of briefing audiences of varying technical knowledge.
- Experience in optical testing environment.
- Experience with space vehicle testing.
- Experience working with vendors/suppliers for delivery of hardware.
- Active Secret clearance.
This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level:
Secret
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Expression of Interest:
By applying to this job you are expressing interest and may be considered for other career opportunities where you match similar skills. Work Schedules:
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate schedules; schedule for this position is 9x80 every other Friday off. Ability to work remotely:
Onsite Full‑time at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Annual base salary range (various states) $82,900 – $146,165. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and incentive plan eligibility.
Equal Opportunity EmployerLockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
ApplicationThe application window will close in 90 days. Applicants are encouraged to apply within 5–30 days of posting for optimal consideration.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available:
Possible
Career Area: RF Engineering
Type:
Full-Time
Shift: First
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