Electro-Optical Engineer

Description If so, we invite you to join Lockheed Martin Space's Optical Talent Center as the Electro-Optical Engineer! Within our Optical Talent Center, we empower innovation in optical payloads, spanning visible-light and infrared systems, missile defense, and space exploration, among other exciting domains. Our dedicated teams align with Lockheed Martin's mission and core values, driven by a shared commitment to make a positive impact on the world. Leveraging our unique skills and experiences, we collaboratively conceive, design, and deliver solutions to some of the most formidable engineering challenges on the planet. Furthermore, our teams collaborate closely with experts across Lockheed Martin, industry partners, and renowned research universities, uniting as a nimble and agile consortium. As a member of our talent center, you'll gain access to extraordinary technologies, mentorship, and continuous learning opportunities to bolster your professional development and continue shaping a meaningful impact. Responsibilities Concept & Requirements – Develop system requirements, perform trade studies, and propose architecture solutions for communications payloads and flight qualified hardware. Design & Implementation – Capture schematics, select components, generate Bill of Materials, and guide PCB layout using eCAD tools (Altium, Xpedition, Zuken, etc.). Support cable design and compliance with NHA interfaces through functional and environmental checkouts. Prototype & Test – Build and test prototype boards, design and run design verification tests, and analyze results with lab equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies). Team Collaboration – Partner with RF, Mechanical, Software Developers, Test Technicians, and Program Management teams to ensure schedule, cost, and performance targets are met. Documentation & Communication – Produce clear technical reports, design reviews, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders. Basic Qualifications Experience in electrical hardware design. Knowledge of component selection, power electronics, signal integrity, thermal management, and/or electromagnetic compatibility for aerospace/defense applications. Hands‑on experience with eCAD tools – Altium Designer, Xpedition, Zuken, or similar. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret clearance (U.S. citizenship required). Desired Skills Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) from an accredited institution. Experience with ethernet networking protocols (IEEE 802.3). Basic programming/scripting: Python, MATLAB, and/or C. Strong laboratory skills – comfortable with multimeters, oscilloscopes, network & spectrum analyzers, power supplies, etc. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Excellent written/oral communication, organization, and interpersonal abilities. Experience with phases of product lifecycle (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR, MRR, and TRR). Location & Teleworking While this position does support some teleworking, the preferred candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in Louisville, CO or Littleton, CO and be expected to work in the office as needed and as appropriate. Security Clearance This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a U.S. citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: TS/SCI. Pay Range & Benefits 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 $79,700 - $140,530. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Job Details Experience Level: Experienced Professional Business Unit: SPACE Relocation Available: Possible Career Area: Electro‑Optical Engineering Type: Full‑Time Shift: First Equal Opportunity Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lockheed Martin