Job Description

Job Description

You will be the EO/IR Systems Engineer / Tech Lead for our innovative engineering team. Our team is responsible for developing and implementing cutting-edge IR sensor technologies, driving product innovation, and supporting existing products in production.

What You Will Be Doing
As the EO/IR Systems Engineer / Tech Lead, you will be responsible for leading technical teams in the development of IR sensors, executing project plans, and ensuring successful product delivery. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading technical teams in IR sensor development
• Performing EO/IR analysis and modeling to support system concept development and design verification
• Acting as project engineer or technical lead, planning, monitoring, and tracking program tasks, schedules, budgets, and earned value
• Supervising and directing engineers and technicians in mechanical, electrical, and optical tasks
• Debugging, troubleshooting, and providing technical direction and support to production operations

Why Join Us
We're looking for a collaborative and driven engineer to join our dynamic team. As a motivated and experienced EO/IR Systems Engineer / Tech Lead, you will have the opportunity to shape and develop future products, work with internal and external customers, and contribute to the growth and success of our team. Our small site offers a big impact, with exposure to various engineering disciplines, industry experts, and directors. Enjoy a flexible schedule, great weather, and an outdoor lifestyle in the beautiful Santa Barbara area, with opportunities to interact with a diverse culture and community. If you're a talented engineer looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply!

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in an engineering, mathematics, or science field
• System engineering background
• Excellent presentation and written communications skills
• Strong customer coordination experience
• Experience with performance analysis of IR camera systems
• Ability to lead technical teams to meet cost, schedule, and performance goals.
• Understanding of infrared sensor systems and supporting , mechanical, and optical systems.
• Transition of high technology product from Development to Production
• Troubleshooting and failure analysis of sophisticated hardware.
• Ability to obtain a secret security clearance, must be a US Citizen.

Desired skills

• Experience leading cross-functional technical teams
• Master’s degree or PhD from an accredited college in related discipline
• Understanding of FPA manufacturing technologies:
• Closed cycle cryogenic systems.
• Vacuum packaging
• MATLAB programming expertise
• Radiometric testing and analysis of IR systems or sensors
• Familiar with high vacuum and ESD handling requirements
• background or familiarity with electronics and equipment related to infrared video collection, analysis, and test
• 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.

Security Clearance Information

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

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, Washington or Washington DC is $113,900 - $200,905. 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 $131,000 - $227,125. 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.