Infrared Sensor Systems Integration/Test Engineer Sr. - Santa Barbara jobs in United States
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Lockheed Martin · 5 hours ago

Infrared Sensor Systems Integration/Test Engineer Sr. - Santa Barbara

Lockheed Martin is seeking an Infrared Sensor Systems Testing and Integration Engineer to support major programs across production and development. The role involves overseeing the lifecycle of focal plane arrays, conducting laboratory tests, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.

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Responsibilities

Supporting the full lifecycle of focal plane arrays, from wafer level to full deliverable sensor packages
Designing and executing tests in a laboratory setting to ensure system performance and reliability
Developing and implementing scripts using languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C++ to automate testing and data analysis
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to plan and allocate resources, ensuring project milestones are met
Presenting technical results to a wide audience, including junior engineers, senior leadership, and customers

Qualification

Infrared sensor systemsTestingIntegrationMATLABPythonC++Data analysis automationOptics experienceElectronic troubleshootingProject managementVacuum systemsCryogenic systemsFocal plane testingTechnical mentorship

Required

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain a Secret Security Clearance
Supporting the full lifecycle of focal plane arrays, from wafer level to full deliverable sensor packages
Designing and executing tests in a laboratory setting to ensure system performance and reliability
Developing and implementing scripts using languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C++ to automate testing and data analysis
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to plan and allocate resources, ensuring project milestones are met
Presenting technical results to a wide audience, including junior engineers, senior leadership, and customers

Preferred

Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance
Experience operating and testing any variety of photo-detector/sensor (Infrared, Visible, UV, X-Ray, Gamma Ray, LIDAR)
Experience with optics and optical components
Electronic troubleshooting of digital and analog electronics
Experience with software control of hardware
Experience with data collection automation and/or data analysis automation
Data Analysis and/or image processing experience
Focal plane manufacturing or testing experience
Project Management experience (project planning), team leadership, or working with budgetary estimates
Technical Mentorship Experience
Experience with vacuum systems and vacuum hygiene
Experience with cryogenic systems and working with liquid cryogens

Benefits

Flexible work schedules
Comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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