Job ID: 708205BR Date posted: Oct. 16, 2025 Program: ATC
Description:The ATC is seeking an Electro-Optical Engineer Principal with broad range of expertise in the architecture, design, development, fabrication, AI&T, field-testing and field deployment of active optical sensor systems, solid state and fiber lasers/amplifiers and nonlinear optical systems and devices for ground, air, maritime and space application environments. We are looking for a strong technology leader for a multi-disciplinary active optical sensor design/development group for cutting edge, advanced Electro-Optical systems. This technical leadership role in optical sensing and laser technologies offers the opportunity to join a rapidly expanding and exceptionally talented group of scientists and engineers. You should have experience in the full lifecycle: architecture development, design and modeling, fabrication, AI&T, characterization, optimization and deployment of complete active optical systems and their components such as transceiver (transmitter, receiver, control, data acquisition and processing) lasers/amplifiers and frequency conversion devices, familiarity with current state-of-the-art in solid state & fiber lasers/amplifiers and nonlinear optical materials, and experience with the characterization and optimization of laser and nonlinear optical systems. Knowledge of related passive & active optical remote sensing technologies and their deployment and operation in space environments is required. Knowledge of coherent and direct detection laser radar, radiometry, Fourier/wave optics, beam propagation, and/or atmospheric sciences is desired.

Some of your responsibilities in this role will include the following:
• Lead active optical sensor systems architecture development to address challenging missions for active electro-optical systems.
• Be the technology lead for a high functioning multi-disciplinary, rapid development engineering team in active optical systems and advanced optical sensing
• Grow and expand team capabilities to meet the demands of system, subsystem and component development for advanced EO system needs
• Pursue and execute component (transmitter, receiver, beam control, electrical control/data acquisition/processing, and thermal management subsystems) development (internally and externally-funded) efforts for advanced EO programs
• Multi-disciplinary Technology Leadership of systems and subsystems
• Cost accounting Management (CAM) Leadership of systems and subsystems
• Specification and selection of lasers and/or nonlinear optical technologies
• Specification and selection of optical beam control and management technologies
• Specification and selection of nonlinear optical systems and devices
• Evaluation of predicted performance through computational modeling and analysis
• Laboratory testing and experimental demonstration
• Prototype development
• System analysis and integration
• Field demonstration
• Operational deployment
• Lead authorship for summary reports, oral presentations, and/or technical proposals.

We are looking for someone with a strong problem solving mindset: ability to develop creative solutions to difficult problems often requiring integration of conflicting and, at times, ambiguous or incomplete data on a fast-paced schedule. You should have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex information, technical decisions, and issues to both highly technical and non-technical colleagues including customers, team members, and suppliers. We are also looking for the ability to build and maintain relationships, collaborate with others and manage interpersonal dynamics. You should be comfortable working in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment.
Basic Qualifications:
1. Advanced degree in aerospace engineering, optical science or related degree program with knowledge of remote-sensing, optics, lasers and/or nonlinear optics
2. Must have the ability to obtain & maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
3. Minimum of 20 years of experience in the architecture, design, development of EO systems, subsystems and components
4. Minimum of 20 years of experience in the multi-disciplinary Technology Lead and/or CAM roles for the development, prototyping and testing of advanced passive and/or active EO systems at multiple technology readiness levels (TRL) maturity
5. Minimum of 10 years of experience in new business capture and /or program execution for advanced passive or active EO systems, including some of following: Proposal writing, customer/stakeholder briefings, program & technical baseline formation, program performance management, and / or oversight of complex EO system development through milestone gate reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.)
6. Expertise in the architecting and design of active optical systems, including some of following: laser and nonlinear optical systems and devices, laser resonators, amplifiers, and parametric frequency converters.
Desired Skills:
1. Advanced degree in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, or related fields is strongly desired.
2. Technical management/oversight over the rapid development of complex EO system / subsystems / components from laboratory proof of concept through to TRL 8 for challenging environments.
3. Leading studies, strategy development and execution and results briefing to company senior management
4. Internal Research and Development (IRAD) planning and coordination to develop key technical discriminators
5. Familiarity with optical design and analysis software tools. Examples include Zemax, FRED, GLAD, Code-V and LASCAD.
6. Familiarity with laboratory development and modeling software tools (i.e. Matlab/Simulink, Labview, and Mathcad).
7. Knowledge of related laser-based remote sensing technologies (i.e. coherent and direct detection laser radar, radiometry, Fourier/wave optics, beam propagation, and/or atmospheric sciences, optical detection, signal/image processing).
8. Expertise in high-power ruggedized nanosecond-pulsed and continuous-wave solid state laser systems is desired.
9. Technical and/or programmatic leadership of laser and NLO hardware transition to high TRL (for terrestrial, airborne, and/or space applications).
10. Expertise in performance, opto-mechanical and thermal modeling and analysis of active optical subsystems such as lasers, optical parametric oscillators and optical parametric amplifiers, nonlinear optical frequency conversion.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
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Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
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 $157,800 - $278,185. 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.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Electro-Optical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First