Electro-Optical Systems Engineer Sr Staff - Orlando, FL

Lockheed Martin • Orlando, FL

120d

About The Position

You will be the Electro Optical (EO) Systems Engineer for Lockheed Martin Advanced Programs in Orlando. Our team designs, develops, and fields cutting edge EO/IR sensor systems for space based platforms, supporting mission critical customers worldwide.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in performing radiometric infrared sensor system modeling, ideally from physics, not only running pre-developed tools.
• Strong understanding of key parameters and executing critical design trades.
• Strong understanding of Infrared imaging phenomenology with scenes containing point source targets and highly structured backgrounds.
• Demonstrated experience identifying characterization, testing and data analysis techniques to validate IR sensor system performance.
• Demonstrated experience deriving sensor sub-system specifications for detectors, optics and algorithms.
• Strong proficiency in MATLAB.
• Good organizational, communication, presentation, and teaming skills.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required prior to start.
• Bachelor's Degree in relevant engineering, math or physics course of study.
• Ability to work on a fast-paced and evolving development program.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of inertial tracking for point source targets.
• Understanding of detection image processing for point source targets.
• Comfortable working with C++, Linux, Git, Python.
• Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering.
• Experience with design and integration of infrared sensors and sensor systems.
• Collaborative OneLM Mindset.

Responsibilities

• Defining sensor requirements and performing trade studies to balance performance, size, weight, and power.
• Building high fidelity system models and conducting radiometric and image enhancement analyses.
• Developing calibration algorithms that ensure accurate radiometric performance across the mission envelope.
• Creating and validating image processing algorithms to improve target detection and scene clarity.
• Working closely with cross functional teams (algorithm, software, hardware, test) to integrate and verify the sensor architecture.
• Generating technical documentation, including design reports, test plans, and verification results.
• Presenting technical findings and trade recommendations to internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Supporting test and evaluation activities, analyzing data, and refining models based on test outcomes.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules.
• Comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security.
• Paid Time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree