Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer; Top Secret

Senior Staff Opto-Mechanical Engineer (Top Secret)

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.

The Optical Talent Center within Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Senior Staff Opto-Mechanical Engineer to spearhead the design and development of cutting-edge optical payloads.

What You'll Do

• Lead & Mentor:
  Direct a team of Opto-Mechanical engineers, fostering collaboration across mechanical, optical, electrical, and systems domains.
• Design Innovation:
  Own the mechanical architecture for a broad portfolio of passive, active, and directed-energy optical payloads, addressing unique structural, thermal, and vibration challenges.
• Analysis & Validation:
  Perform high-precision mechanical analyses and validate designs through modeling, prototyping, and testing.
• Cross-Functional Integration:
  Work closely with optical engineers, payload managers, and program stakeholders to translate system requirements into robust mechanical solutions.

What You Bring

• Technical Expertise:
  Proven track record in opto-mechanical design for high-performance optical systems (telescopes, laser weapons, imaging sensors).
• Quantitative Rigor:
  Strong analytical skills with proficiency in GD&T, tolerance analysis, and precision-assembly techniques.
• Leadership Ability:
  Experience leading engineering teams, driving consensus, and mentoring junior staff.
• Effective Communicator:
  Exceptional written and oral communication skills; comfortable preparing and delivering clear technical briefings, design reviews, and status reports to technical and non-technical audiences, ranging from senior leadership to external partners.
• Problem-Solver Mindset:
  Ability to tackle "form-fits-function" challenges in precision payload subsystems under demanding performance and schedule constraints.

Why Join Us?

Work on high-impact space programs that push the boundaries of optical technology. Collaborative environment that values innovation, diversity of thought, and continuous learning.

Desired skills

• Bachelors degree in engineering, such as Mechanical, Optical Sciences or related field.
• Experience in the aerospace and/or defense industry.
• Prior industry experience with electro-optical systems.
• Drafting Experience.
• GD&T Experience.
• Python knowledge.
• Experience developing a star tracking positioning system.
• Experience with Budgets and Schedules.