Infrared Camera Systems Engineer

Job Description

You will be the Infrared Camera Systems Engineer for the Infrared Sensor Development team at Lockheed Martin. Our team designs, builds and sustains advanced IR sensor hardware that powers next generation defense platforms, delivering high performance imaging solutions to both internal programs and external customers.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Infrared Camera Systems Engineer you will act as the technical lead and primary customer liaison for IR camera projects. You will shape future product concepts, support the production of existing systems, and guide multidisciplinary engineers through analysis, modeling, debugging and schedule management. Your responsibilities will include

Lead technical teams (mechanical, electrical, optical) through concept development, trade studies and detailed design of IR camera subsystems.
Perform EO/IR performance analysis and modeling of focal plane arrays, optics, thermal behavior and signal to noise ratios.
Create and deliver clear presentations, status briefings and design review material to senior leadership and external customers.
Assist senior engineers in planning, monitoring task progress, tracking schedules, budgets and earned value metrics; flag risks and propose mitigations.
Interface directly with customers, engineers and technicians to resolve interface issues and ensure contractual deliverables are met.
Conduct system level debugging and root cause troubleshooting; provide technical direction to production teams to restore performance quickly.
Supervise and mentor junior engineers, fostering an inclusive, collaborative work environment.
Generate and maintain technical documentation (requirements, interface control documents, test procedures, failure reports) in accordance with aerospace standards.
Support ongoing production operations while influencing the roadmap for next generation IR camera products.

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.

The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in an engineering, mathematics, or science field
Engineering or Physics background
Excellent presentation and written communications skills
Ability to lead technical teams to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals.
Basic understanding of infrared sensor systems and supporting, mechanical, and optical systems.
Experience troubleshooting and performing failure analysis of sophisticated hardware.

Desired skills

Strong customer coordination experience
Experience with Systems Engineering and MBSE
CAMEO and DOORS expertise
Reading mechanical drawings
Understanding of FPA manufacturing technologies
Closed cycle cryogenic systems
Vacuum packaging
MATLAB programming expertise
Transition of high technology product from Development to Production
Radiometric testing and analysis of IR systems or sensors
Familiar with high vacuum and ESD handling requirements
Understanding of reliability engineering and 6 sigma principles.

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.

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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, 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. 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, Massachusetts, and New York is $91,700 - $158,815. 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.