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Electro-Optical Engineer - Senior

Job in Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado, 80121, USA
Listing for: Lockheed Martin Corporation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-14
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 139600 - 246100 USD Yearly USD 139600.00 246100.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Electro-Optical Engineer - Senior Staff
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, 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 Senior Staff Electro-Optical Engineer to join the Optical Payload Center of Excellence.

OPCoE enables new frontiers in visible-light and infrared systems, missile defense, space exploration and much more. Our members integrate authorities across the nation, within Lockheed Martin, our industry partners and leading research universities, into one fast-acting, collaborative group.

You will be successful in this role if you have deep knowledge troubleshooting, possess critical thinking skills and the ability to work on cross-functional teams. You should also demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.

As a Senior Staff Electro-Optical Engineer your typical roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Reviewing design requirements

* Creating block diagrams

* Creating schematics

* Creating circuit card assembly (CCA)

* Working with procurement on all the parts of the bill of materials (BOM)

* Supporting manufacturing of the CCA

* Performing test checkout of the CCA by creating test plans and performing board tests

* Supporting program box integration

* Supporting the program lifecycle, including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, PSR, and launch, specifically for optical payload or component builds.

* Supporting he design of Electronic and Special Test Equipment (STE) for laser systems.

* Developing and refining design standards and processes.

* Training and mentoring junior engineers.

Basic Qualifications:

* Experience designing and/or analyzing Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA) &/or Printed Circuit Boards (PCB)

* Ability to obtain & maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance; US Citizenship is required

Desired

Skills:

* Bachelor of Science or higher from an accredited college in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.

* Previous or current technical leadership experience.

* Demonstrated leadership or willingness to lead.

* Demonstrated experience in PCB Design and Fabrication or Assembly.

* Knowledge of CCA test requirements and processes.

* Previous or current Certified Product Engineer (CPE) or equivalent responsible product engineer experience.

* PSPICE, Saber, or other electronics simulation tool experience.

* Technical experience in full life cycle development of hardware including design, integration, and test.

* Demonstrated strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills.

* Active TS/SCI w/Poly Security Clearance

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

Clearance Level: Top Secret

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 $139,600 - $246,100. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.

Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience,…
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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