Staff Optical Engineer, Part-Time

Job ID: 655725BR Date posted: Oct. 26, 2023
Description:Are you enthusiastic about cutting-edge technology in the realm of space exploration, and are you eager to witness your contributions put into action in real-life space missions? Do you seek to play a pivotal role in advancing optical engineering within a dynamic organization that fosters your growth? If so, we invite you to join Lockheed Martin Space's Optical Talent Center as the Staff 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. Join us in making a difference that extends beyond the horizon of possibilities.

As a Staff Optical Engineer, you will:
• Perform optical design and analysis and determine ability of designed optical systems to meet specifications
• Work with Systems Engineering to write requirements and perform system level design and decomposition into optical system requirements
• Lead development of materials for program technical reviews and present data throughout the product development and maturation processes to assure the customer that the optical payloads and optical components with specific characteristics are within specified requirements and will perform according to specifications
• Lead procurement of optical components to specification to meet performance goals of an optical system
• Report progress periodically to program leadership and external customers.
• Support spacecraft integration within a program coordinating across multiple disciplines to ensure requirements verification
• Participate as a subject matter expert (SME) in failure investigations and anomaly resolution boards
• Work with Certified Principal Engineers (CPEs), Responsible System Engineers (RSEs), designers, and test engineers to ensure smooth integration at the system level

This role is Part-Time only to start and may have the ability to go full-time.

Role is located at either our Louisville, CO or Sunnyvale, CA campuses.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree in optical engineering, physics, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience designing and procuring tactical or space-based optical systems

• Experience with integration, test, characterization, and/or verification of optical systems

• Experience designing complex optical systems using Zemax, Code V, OSLO, or similar software

• Must have a DoD Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI
Desired Skills:
• Active TS/SCI security clearance

• Experience in optical theory and design including geometrical optics, physical optics, Fourier optics, radiometry, interferometry, and adaptive optics

• Experience performing stray light analysis using FRED and communicate necessary optical subsystem designs AND/OR changes needed to meet requirements

• Knowledge of how to design optical systems for ground support testing and space flight

• Experience deriving requirements and writing specifications for optical systems based on customer requirements

• Experience writing specification and statements of work and successful procurement of complex optical components

• Experience working with other spacecraft vehicle subsystems to ensure requirements meet overall mission CONOPs

• Experience working with ground support equipment for verification of optical payload alignment and calibration requirements

• Demonstrated ability to perform environmental tests on optical system including vibration testing, thermal vacuum testing, and performance testing.

• Experience leading a technical team to develop and field optical systems
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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 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: Part-Time as assigned by leader
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, or Washington is $109,500 - $209,900. 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 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO); receive 40 hours of Granted PTO annually for incidental absences; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of PTO per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO is prorated based on hours worked and start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $125,900 - $237,400. 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.
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, or Washington is $109,500 - $209,900. 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 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO); receive 40 hours of Granted PTO annually for incidental absences; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of PTO per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO is prorated based on hours worked and start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Electro-Optical Engineering
Type: Part-Time
Shift: First