Associate Manager, Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Louisville, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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. And 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. The Optical Talent Center within Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Associate Manager, Opto-mechanical engineer to lead a team of 5 to 10 engineers in the design and development of cutting‑edge optical payloads.

Requirements

Proven track record in opto‑mechanical design for high‑performance optical systems (telescopes, laser weapons, imaging sensors).
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in GD&T, tolerance analysis, and precision‑assembly techniques.
Experience leading engineering teams, driving consensus, and mentoring junior staff.
Exceptional written and oral communication skills; comfortable preparing and delivering clear technical briefings, design reviews, and status reports to technical and non‑technical audiences, ranging from senior leadership to external partners.
Ability to tackle “form‑fits‑ function” challenges in precision payload subsystems under demanding performance and schedule constraints.
Experience in optical and/or mechanical design using a variety of materials
Exposure to product design of opto-mechanical hardware at multiple levels of maturity
Experience with the full program life cycle
Working knowledge of 3D design tools, similar to Creo or Solidworks
Proven technical and leadership abilities, with experience leading technical teams
US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

10+ years of demonstrated technical expertise (8+ years with a Master’s degree, or above)
2+ years demonstrated hands-on expertise in space OR complex hardware/software systems
Excellent communications skills both verbal and written with the proven ability to communicate
Team leadership experience
Functional experience with multidisciplinary engineering teams
Design and fabrication of highly engineered (high TRL) systems
Strong mentoring skills and experience
Demonstrated ability to drive closure and resolve complex technical issues/challenges
Variety of customer experience and exposure across business areas (military, intelligence, science and weather instrumentation, etc.)
Active Top Secret clearance and or SCI

Responsibilities

Lead & Mentor: Direct a team of Opto-Mechanical engineers, fostering collaboration across mechanical, optical, electrical, and systems domains.
Design Innovation: Own the mechanical architecture for a broad portfolio of passive, active, and directed‑energy optical payloads, addressing unique structural, thermal, and vibration challenges.
Analysis & Validation: Perform high‑precision mechanical analyses and validate designs through modeling, prototyping, and testing.
Cross‑Functional Integration: Work closely with optical engineers, payload managers, and program stakeholders to translate system requirements into robust mechanical solutions.