Infrared Camera Systems Engineer Sr

Infrared Camera Systems Engineer Sr | Lockheed Martin

You will be the Infrared (IR) Camera Systems Engineer for Lockheed Martin's Advanced Programs team in Santa Barbara, CA. Our team delivers cutting edge IR sensor solutions for space, defense, and commercial customers, turning innovative concepts into high performance hardware that protects lives worldwide. What You Will Be Doing As the IR Camera Systems Engineer you will lead technical teams, shape future product roadmaps, and ensure current IR camera productions run flawlessly. You will partner with internal stakeholders and external customers to define requirements, model system performance, and verify that every design meets its goals. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading EO/IR analysis and physics based modeling to develop and validate sensor system concepts.
• Driving trade studies, requirements definition, and architectural decisions for new and existing IR cameras.
• Acting as project/technical lead: creating detailed plans, tracking tasks, schedules, budgets, and earned value metrics.
• Presenting technical briefings and status updates to customers, program leadership, and senior directors with clear, compelling communication.
• Supervising and mentoring multidisciplinary engineers and technicians (mechanical, electrical, optical) to execute design, integration, and test activities.
• Conducting system debugging and troubleshooting, providing rapid technical direction to resolve hardware issues.
• Supporting production operations by reviewing manufacturing processes, ensuring build up compliance, and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintaining comprehensive technical documentation, design data, and configuration control in LM tools.
• Collaborating with cross functional partners—including systems, software, test, and quality teams—to guarantee seamless integration.
• Traveling as needed to supplier sites, customer facilities, or test ranges to support critical milestones and interface reviews.

Why Join Us Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity: This position is in Santa Barbara. Discover more about our Santa Barbara, California location. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.