Overview
Remote
On Site
USD 145,200.00 - 255,990.00 per year
Full Time
Skills
Military
Testing
Optimization
Cost Reduction
Systems Design
Mentorship
Physics
Mathematics
Hardware Development
Multitasking
Research and Development
Product Development
DoD
Security Clearance
Writing
Communication
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Fluency
Zemax
Optical Design
Performance Tuning
Information Retrieval
International Relations
Investor Relations
Layout
Metrology
Assembly
Inspection
Evaluation
Lasers
Mechanical Engineering
Optics
Manufacturing
Innovation
SAFE
Boost
Telecommuting
Recruiting
Jersey
Training
Life Insurance
Job Details
Job Description
You will be the Optical Engineer, leading our optical design and analysis efforts for complex electro-optical systems, including military fire control, missile, and laser systems. Our team is responsible for designing, analyzing, and testing innovative optical systems, and we're looking for an experienced engineer to join our team.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Optical Engineer, you will be responsible for conducting research and development in optical system concepts, layout, and detailed design, applying your knowledge of geometrical and physical optics. Your responsibilities will include:
Leading optical design and analysis efforts, including trade studies, design refinement, and optimization
Performing optical tolerance analysis, stray light analysis, and designing baffles and stops
Supporting optics and optical mount mechanical design, reviewing and approving optics-related mechanical drawings
Conducting interferometric measurements, optical alignments, and radiometric measurements
Initiating and supporting optics-related manufacturing producibility or cost savings activities
Maintaining and documenting the overall system optical prescription and tolerance analyses
Utilizing optical system design tools, such as CodeV or Zemax, to design and analyze complex optical systems
Why Join Us
We're looking for a highly experienced and skilled Optical Engineer to join our team. If you have a strong background in optical engineering, with 25+ years of experience, and a deep understanding of electro-optical systems, we encourage you to apply. As a leader in our optical design and analysis efforts, you will have the opportunity to work on high-profile programs, contribute to the development of innovative optical systems, and mentor junior engineers. With a collaborative and dynamic work environment, and opportunities for growth and development, this role is perfect for someone looking to take their career to the next level. Apply now to join our team and make a difference in the field of optical engineering!
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 Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.
The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications
Degree in Optics, Physics, or equivalent.
Advanced aptitude in engineering mathematics and ability to correlate theory with hardware design and system response.
Must be able to work in a highly diverse, interdisciplinary, collaborative multi-tasking, R&D or integrated product development team environment.
Has, or ability to obtain, a US DoD Secret (or higher) security clearance.
Good writing and oral communication skills.
Ability to travel occasionally to support business need.
Advanced proficiency in Windows/Microsoft Office Suite: Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Desired skills
25+ years of related experience.
Knowledge of geometrical and physical optics, optical aberration theory.
High degree of fluency with CodeV (preferred) or Zemax software for optical design and tolerance analysis and performance optimization.
Familiarity with optical materials, including infrared materials.
Experienced in generating optics prescriptions for visible through long wave IR applications to support design layout, tolerances and detail lens drawings.
Ability to troubleshoot and evaluate multi-spectral complex optical, electro-optical, and laser systems issues occurring during fabrication, assembly and test.
Knowledge of optical component manufacturing, optical metrology techniques, and optical assembly manufacturing methods and mounting techniques.
Capability to perform interferometric measurements, optical alignments and radiometric measurements
Knowledge of basic radiometry and Electro-Optical analysis fundamentals.
Proficient in the use of optical tooling, interferometers and optical inspection techniques.
Capable of production line troubleshooting and evaluation of multi-spectral complex optical, electro-optical, and laser systems.
Working knowledge of lasers and coherent beam analysis.
Able to communicate effectively with mechanical designers and optics suppliers and assist with manufacturing issues.
EEO
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
*
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Other Important Information
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
Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedule Information
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.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $145,200 - $255,990. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
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.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $154,100 - $267,145. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. 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. This position is incentive plan eligible.
You will be the Optical Engineer, leading our optical design and analysis efforts for complex electro-optical systems, including military fire control, missile, and laser systems. Our team is responsible for designing, analyzing, and testing innovative optical systems, and we're looking for an experienced engineer to join our team.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Optical Engineer, you will be responsible for conducting research and development in optical system concepts, layout, and detailed design, applying your knowledge of geometrical and physical optics. Your responsibilities will include:
Leading optical design and analysis efforts, including trade studies, design refinement, and optimization
Performing optical tolerance analysis, stray light analysis, and designing baffles and stops
Supporting optics and optical mount mechanical design, reviewing and approving optics-related mechanical drawings
Conducting interferometric measurements, optical alignments, and radiometric measurements
Initiating and supporting optics-related manufacturing producibility or cost savings activities
Maintaining and documenting the overall system optical prescription and tolerance analyses
Utilizing optical system design tools, such as CodeV or Zemax, to design and analyze complex optical systems
Why Join Us
We're looking for a highly experienced and skilled Optical Engineer to join our team. If you have a strong background in optical engineering, with 25+ years of experience, and a deep understanding of electro-optical systems, we encourage you to apply. As a leader in our optical design and analysis efforts, you will have the opportunity to work on high-profile programs, contribute to the development of innovative optical systems, and mentor junior engineers. With a collaborative and dynamic work environment, and opportunities for growth and development, this role is perfect for someone looking to take their career to the next level. Apply now to join our team and make a difference in the field of optical engineering!
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 Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.
The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications
Degree in Optics, Physics, or equivalent.
Advanced aptitude in engineering mathematics and ability to correlate theory with hardware design and system response.
Must be able to work in a highly diverse, interdisciplinary, collaborative multi-tasking, R&D or integrated product development team environment.
Has, or ability to obtain, a US DoD Secret (or higher) security clearance.
Good writing and oral communication skills.
Ability to travel occasionally to support business need.
Advanced proficiency in Windows/Microsoft Office Suite: Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Desired skills
25+ years of related experience.
Knowledge of geometrical and physical optics, optical aberration theory.
High degree of fluency with CodeV (preferred) or Zemax software for optical design and tolerance analysis and performance optimization.
Familiarity with optical materials, including infrared materials.
Experienced in generating optics prescriptions for visible through long wave IR applications to support design layout, tolerances and detail lens drawings.
Ability to troubleshoot and evaluate multi-spectral complex optical, electro-optical, and laser systems issues occurring during fabrication, assembly and test.
Knowledge of optical component manufacturing, optical metrology techniques, and optical assembly manufacturing methods and mounting techniques.
Capability to perform interferometric measurements, optical alignments and radiometric measurements
Knowledge of basic radiometry and Electro-Optical analysis fundamentals.
Proficient in the use of optical tooling, interferometers and optical inspection techniques.
Capable of production line troubleshooting and evaluation of multi-spectral complex optical, electro-optical, and laser systems.
Working knowledge of lasers and coherent beam analysis.
Able to communicate effectively with mechanical designers and optics suppliers and assist with manufacturing issues.
EEO
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
*
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Other Important Information
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
Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedule Information
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.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $145,200 - $255,990. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
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.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $154,100 - $267,145. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer. 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. This position is incentive plan eligible.
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