Electro-Optical Engineer - SP Active EO Engr, LG2, Quantum
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 14, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 8, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.
Standard Job Description
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas.
We are seeking to hire an Electro-Optical (EO) Engineer to support the development and characterization of quantum technologies associated with electro-optical and laser systems.
This is an opportunity to apply foundational physics and engineering skills to emerging quantum-EO applications under the guidance of senior engineers. Skill set should include physics-based modeling, laser system fundamentals, basic optical alignment, and/or data analysis/algorithm support. The EO Engineer will work closely with senior technical staff to understand the sensitivities associated with quantum-enhanced EO/laser systems and support system design trades, test planning, and data analysis. This is a technical contributor role with growing opportunities to communicate analysis results to the immediate team and project leads. Understanding of modern US defense systems, EO/IR systems, or quantum technologies is a plus.
Basic Qualifications
Candidate must demonstrate the ability to perform the following Electro-Optical Engineering assignments, with mentorship and guidance from senior staff:
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge of EO systems, optical/infrared materials and coatings, sensors, and laser systems.
- Demonstrate knowledge or experience in radiometric EO analysis and simulation.
- Demonstrate the ability to utilize MATLAB (or equivalent, e.g., Python) to support EO performance analysis simulations or data reduction.
- Support parametric studies and trade analyses for EO sensor and system development.
- Assist in building, aligning, and characterizing laboratory optical/laser setups for test and evaluation.
- Support design and execution of instrumentation setups for lab- and system-level testing.
- Must be a US Citizen, as an Interim Clearance is required to start.
Desired Skills
- Academic, research, or internship experience in quantum optics, quantum sensing, or quantum information science, and interest in applying quantum principles (e.g., photon statistics, entanglement, quantum coherence) to EO or laser systems.
- Familiarity with single-photon detectors, photon-counting techniques, or coherence/interferometric measurements.
- Exposure to industry/analysis tools such as MODTRAN6, MATLAB, Python, or Zemax.
- Basic experience with laser system characterization (pulse energy, divergence, beam profile) and test procedure development.
- Interest in system-level integration of quantum technologies with EO/laser platforms, including requirements and digital engineering concepts.
- Current TS/SCI
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $81100.00 - $150500.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (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.