Laser Communication Engineer

Job ID: 674253BR Date posted: Oct. 07, 2024 Program: RFTC - Staff
Description:At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator, and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design, and build solutions to some of the world’s toughest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence, and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus, and, if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Come join the Lockheed Martin Space Radio Frequency (RF) team and shape the future! You can join our mission and contribute to challenging programs in support of Space Vehicles, Hypersonics, Human Space Flight and Interplanetary Missions, Missile Defense, and more.

As a Laser Communication Engineer with LM Space, you will contribute toward the development and delivery of Laser Communication subsystem solutions for space platforms. Laser Communication subsystems are an emerging need for our platforms and serve missions ranging from human space flight, commercial broadband services, national intelligence, protected communications, Pointing/Navigation/Timing, and more.

Our product portfolio addresses the critical needs of our commercial, civil, and government customers to field 5G communication solutions.

Some responsibilities will include:

• Contribute to the procurement, design, development, testing, and integration of space-based optical communication systems.

• Develop specifications, perform product trade analyses, execute detailed implementation, conduct laboratory and field testing, validate performance through analysis and testing, certify a deliverable product, and/or integrate the product onto a space vehicle.

This role is contingent upon an award win in Q2 2025.
Basic Qualifications:
• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related engineering discipline

• Experience with technical writing/editing of engineering documents.

• Experience using Excel, DOORs, Jira, Confluence, Cameo, and/or other Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools).

• Verified educational or professional experience in fiber optic, free-space optical, laser, or RF satellite communications.

• Ability to acquire and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance (requires US citizenship)
Desired Skills:
• Current DoD Secret clearance

• Experience with delivering technical presentations to a technical audience

• Experience developing specifications for Laser Communication products and defining RF/Optical system interfaces for a spacecraft.

• Ability to develop and analyze technical requirements, perform trade studies, and allocate functions down to laser communication subsystem and/or components.

• Experience with generating, reviewing, and tracking engineering deliverables

• Experience with purchasing products/services and reviewing deliverables from US and International suppliers

• Experience with laser communication subsystem performance analysis using MATLAB or similar analytical tools for link budget, acquisition time, and ranging

• Experience with the development of laser communication algorithms for Forward Error Correction (FEC) and Ranging using MATLAB, Simulink, or similar tool

• Experience with the development and execution of laser communication subsystem tests

• Experience as a member or leader of a multi-functional team
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: 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, Maryland, Washington or Washington DC is $93,400 - $179,000. 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.
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.
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.
By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we 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 development 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.

At Lockheed Martin, 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 that you align with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your past experience aligns with the job requirements, 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: Possible
Career Area: RF Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First