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Lockheed Martin · 3 hours ago

EO/IR Systems Engineer / Tech Lead

Lockheed Martin is seeking an EO/IR Systems Engineer / Tech Lead for their innovative engineering team, which focuses on developing and implementing advanced IR sensor technologies. The role involves leading technical teams, executing project plans, and ensuring successful product delivery in the field of infrared systems.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

IR sensor developmentEO/IR analysisMATLAB programmingIR camera systemsFPA manufacturing technologiesClosed cycle cryogenic systemsVacuum packagingCAMEODOORS expertiseRadiometric testingCustomer coordinationReading mechanical drawingsHigh vacuum handlingReliability engineering6 sigma principlesElectronics familiarityMaster’s degree

Required

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
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

Preferred

Strong customer coordination experience
Experience with IR camera systems
Understanding of FPA manufacturing technologies
Closed cycle cryogenic systems
Vacuum packaging
MATLAB programming expertise
CAMEO and DOORS expertise
Reading mechanical drawings
Transition of high technology product from Development to Production
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
Master's degree from an accredited college in related discipline

Benefits

Flexible work schedules
Comprehensive benefits

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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