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Electro-Optical Engineer, Staff - E4

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Littleton, CO, USA
136K-252K Annually
Senior level
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Littleton, CO, USA
136K-252K Annually
Senior level
Designs and analyzes electro-optical electronics, circuit card assemblies, and printed circuit boards for optical payloads and laser systems. Responsibilities include requirements review, schematics, BOM and procurement support, manufacturing support, test planning, board testing, system integration, lifecycle reviews, and development of special test equipment. The engineer also refines design processes and mentors junior engineers. The role requires onsite work, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
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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 Staff Electro-Optical Engineer to join the Optical Talent Center.
The Optical Talent Center 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. 

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
As a 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.

YOU WILL TYPICALLY HAVE
• 5+ years of professional experience with a Bachelor of Science Electrical Engineering or a related STEM discipline 
• Ability to obtain & maintain a Top Secret Clearance.
• Ability to work onsite at our Littleton, CO campus. 

Conducts research and plans development and design of gas and solid state lasers, masers, infrared, and other light emitting and light sensitive devices. Designs electronic circuitry and optical components with specific characteristics to fit within specified mechanical limits and to perform according to specifications. May conduct application analysis to determine commercial, industrial, scientific, medical, military or other use for electro-optical devices.

Basic Qualifications
• Experience designing and/or analyzing Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA) &/or Printed Circuit Boards (PCB)
• Experience with Xpedition, Zuken and/or KiCAD
• Familiarity with part selection, layout process, electronics design, high speed signals
• 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

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $135700.00 - $251900.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.  

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

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