Electro-Optical Engineer Staff - E4
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 15, 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 growing rapidly and seeking an experienced, hands-on Electro-Optical (EO) Engineer who is passionate about EO modeling and can apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop optimized solutions for complex challenges.
What you will be doing:
Your skill set should include exposure to physics-based modeling, passive system design, and/or algorithm development.
Experience with threat signature modeling is highly valued.
Although this is a technical contributor role, the EO Engineer must be able to communicate analysis at the appropriate level to a diverse audience including other technical experts, customers, and senior management.
Understanding of modern US defense systems specifically focused on EO/IR
Basic Qualifications
Candidate must demonstrate the ability to perform the following Electro-Optical Engineering assignments:
- Demonstrated knowledge or experience with EO systems that include of advanced optical/infrared material and coatings.
- Demonstrated knowledge or experience in radiometric EO analysis and simulation and/or laser beam propagation modeling.
- Ability to perform design and analysis of EO candidate systems for both ground and airborne sensor suite applications.
- Ability to define and/or access and utilize target threat signatures in EO modeling.
- Ability to utilize MATLAB when running EO performance analysis simulations or developing target models.
- Ability to conduct parametric studies to support advanced EO targeting sensor and seeker development.
- Ability to model design solutions that can be fabricated for laboratory test and characterization prior to development, including development of test setups and procedures.
- Ability to support the design and specification of instrumentation for integrated system level tower and field testing.
- Ability to take initiative within assigned tasks, ask clarifying questions when needed, and reliably follow through on commitments under the guidance of more experienced engineers.
- Must be a US Citizen as a Interim Clearance is needed to start.
Desired Skills
- Experience with IR systems trades, performance analysis, and traceability / performance link budgets
- Knowledge of industry tools: MATLAB, MathCAD, MODTRAN6
- Characterization of laser systems (pulse energy, divergence, beam profiles), measurement of TPMs, and designing test procedures
- Modeling threat signatures given GFI data, or modeling engagement scenarios and associated parameters
- System level modeling experience- integration with pointing systems, LOS accuracy / Algo performance budgets, requirements/digital engineering activities.
- Current TS/SCI Clearance
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $120600.00 - $224000.00
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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.