Lockheed Martin
Electro-Optical Laser Systems Engineer (Level IV) - TS clearance
Lockheed Martin, Louisville, Colorado, United States, 80028
Electro-Optical Laser Systems Engineer (Level IV) - TS Clearance
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Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. We’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
Lockheed Martin Space is seeking an Electro-Optical Laser Systems Engineer to join our team in Louisville, CO. The selected candidate will lead end‑to‑end development of advanced laser‑based optical hardware. This position requires hands‑on laboratory verification and field testing of laser systems—including wavefront control, passive and active sensing, and associated electronics—while leading trade‑off analyses, setting engineering priorities, and maintaining rigorous configuration control.
Responsibilities
Own requirements creation, flow‑down, management and traceability
Define and manage system‑level interfaces
Drive and conduct design reviews
Produce clear technical artifacts such as specifications, ICDs, test plans, and interface control documents
Qualifications
BS (or higher) in Systems Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a closely related discipline
Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams through concept development, risk analysis, and/or milestone achievement
MS Degree or higher
Strong project management skills (schedule development, risk registers, milestone reporting)
Strong supplier management experience: evaluating, qualifying, and interfacing with multiple vendors on structural, thermal, electrical, optical subsystems
Excellent technical communication skills (reports, presentations, design reviews) and ability to mentor junior engineers
Knowledge of NASA STD 6016, ECSS, MIL STD 1540, or similar space standards
Knowledge of adaptive optics systems for atmospheric correction and telescope integration
Experience working on space or ground ISR systems
Experience in Class C/D, IRAD, or “go-fast” development environment
Experience identifying risks and working with the team to set priorities and stay focused on the most important objectives related to burning down the risks
Experience across full program lifecycles on large or small programs, from initial development through mission or test operations and use
Experience with Cameo or MBSE Modeling
Active TS/SCI w/Poly clearance
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 such a match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Onsite Full‑time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. We’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
Lockheed Martin Space is seeking an Electro-Optical Laser Systems Engineer to join our team in Louisville, CO. The selected candidate will lead end‑to‑end development of advanced laser‑based optical hardware. This position requires hands‑on laboratory verification and field testing of laser systems—including wavefront control, passive and active sensing, and associated electronics—while leading trade‑off analyses, setting engineering priorities, and maintaining rigorous configuration control.
Responsibilities
Own requirements creation, flow‑down, management and traceability
Define and manage system‑level interfaces
Drive and conduct design reviews
Produce clear technical artifacts such as specifications, ICDs, test plans, and interface control documents
Qualifications
BS (or higher) in Systems Engineering, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a closely related discipline
Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams through concept development, risk analysis, and/or milestone achievement
MS Degree or higher
Strong project management skills (schedule development, risk registers, milestone reporting)
Strong supplier management experience: evaluating, qualifying, and interfacing with multiple vendors on structural, thermal, electrical, optical subsystems
Excellent technical communication skills (reports, presentations, design reviews) and ability to mentor junior engineers
Knowledge of NASA STD 6016, ECSS, MIL STD 1540, or similar space standards
Knowledge of adaptive optics systems for atmospheric correction and telescope integration
Experience working on space or ground ISR systems
Experience in Class C/D, IRAD, or “go-fast” development environment
Experience identifying risks and working with the team to set priorities and stay focused on the most important objectives related to burning down the risks
Experience across full program lifecycles on large or small programs, from initial development through mission or test operations and use
Experience with Cameo or MBSE Modeling
Active TS/SCI w/Poly clearance
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 such a match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Onsite Full‑time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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