Laser Communication Engineer

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Laser Communication Engineer to support the Laser Communication Engineering team in Littleton, CO. This position is contingent upon contract award to Lockheed Martin.

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.

As a Laser Communication Engineer you will contribute toward the development and delivery of Laser Communication subsystem solutions for space platforms:

• Contribute to the procurement, design, development, test and integration of space-based optical communication systems.
• Develop specifications, perform product trade analyses, execute detailed implementation, conduct laboratory and field testing, and validate performance through analysis.
• Testing and 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.
• Current or 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.

Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: TS/SCI.

Salary:
The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $123,500 - $217,695. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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.

Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off.

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