Optics Manufacturing Engineer​/Diamond Turning

Position: Optics Manufacturing Engineer / Diamond Turning
Job : 717547  
Date posted: Feb. 19, 2026
Description:
Job Description

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. We are seeking talented Manufacturing or Industrial engineers to join our team to help develop many best‑in‑class products and solutions in our Missiles and Fire Control Business Area in Orlando, FL. Learn more about MFC.

What You Will Be Doing

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Engineer responsible for production support of single‑point diamond turning and optical fabrication processes.
• Provide technical guidance and support to optical operators to facilitate performance.
• Apply lean manufacturing techniques to reduce cost and increase yields.
• Investigate root cause of failures/defects and implement corrective action to support continuous improvement.
• Lead the non‑recurring effort (NRE) to establish production manufacturing/test plans, define processes, and manage tooling, manufacturing aids, and capital requirements, transitioning NRE into a production environment.
• Develop and sustain manufacturing processes per customer alignment and resolution requirements.

Why Join Us

Lockheed Martin offers a collaborative, innovative environment where your expertise directly contributes to cutting‑edge defense solutions. Competitive benefits, flexible work schedules, and professional development opportunities support your growth.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Desired

Skills:


Candidates with skills and experience across multiple disciplines of optics manufacturing: CNC polishing, double-sided polishing, sub-aperture polishing, MRF, optical centering, and diamond turning.

Machining experience: CNC milling and turning, conventional machining, and CAM.

Experience working in a production environment, including creation and upkeep of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and working with represented and non-represented employees.

The use of advanced optical metrology, including stitching interferometry for aspheric surface metrology, white light interferometry, and both contact and non-contact profilometry.

Demonstrated small team leadership skills, as well as collaboration tools such as Confluence, Jira, etc.

Knowledge of relevant military and ISO optical specifications.

Experience with CAD software, creating mechanical drawings, and knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Clearance Level: None
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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