Laser Communication Engineer

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* Description:

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* ** This position is contingent upon contract award to Lockheed Martin  Estimated award date is currently AUGUST 2026  Any job offers extended to chosen candidates will include a contingency clause stating that the offer is dependent on Lockheed Martin securing the contract    *
* 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 support the Laser Communication Engineering team in Littleton, CO

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

In this role you will:

- 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, validate performance through analysis

- Testing and certify a deliverable product, and/or integrate the product onto a space vehicle

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* - 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

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Skills:

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* - 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

** Other Important Information You Should Know*
* ** Expression of Interest:
** 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

** Ability to Work Remotely:
** Onsite Full time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility

** Work Schedules:
** 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

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

** Pay Rate:
** 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  For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work…