Laser Communication Engineer (Level III)

Lockheed Martin•Littleton, CO

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is contingent upon contract award to Lockheed Martin. Estimated award date is currently March 2026. Any job offers extended to chosen candidates will include a contingency clause stating that the offer is dependent on Lockheed Martin securing the contract. 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, in-vest, 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 work-force 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. Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Laser Communication Engineer to join our team in Littleton, CO! As a Laser Communication Engineer for optical ground terminals you will contribute toward the development and delivery of Laser Communication subsystem solutions for ground and platforms. Laser Communication subsystems are an emerging need for our platforms and serve missions ranging from human space flight, commercial broadband services, national intelligence, protected communications, Pointing/Navigation/Timing, and more. Our product portfolio addresses the critical needs of our commercial, civil, and government customers to field 5G communication solutions. The Laser Communication Engineer will contribute to the procurement, design, development, test and integration of space-based optical communication systems. You will develop specifications, perform product trade analyses, execute detailed implementation, conduct laboratory and field testing, validate performance through analysis and testing, certify a deliverable product, and/or integrate the product onto a space vehicle. #SpaceRF

Requirements

Experience with technical document writing/editing.
Familiar with use of Excel, DOORs, Jira, Confluence and/or Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo.
Technical training or coursework with fiber optic or free space optical communication (laser communication)
Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI; US Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related discipline
Current or active TS/SCI
Experience with delivering technical presentations to a technical audience
Experience developing specifications for Laser Communication products and defining RF/Optical system interfaces for a spacecraft.
Ability to develop and analyze technical requirements, perform trade studies and allocate functions down to laser communication subsystem and/or components.
Experience with generating, reviewing and tracking engineering deliverables
Experience with laser communication subsystem performance analysis using MATLAB or similar analytical tools for link budget
Experience with the development and execution of laser communication subsystem tests
Experience as a member or leader of a multi-functional team

Responsibilities

contribute toward the development and delivery of Laser Communication subsystem solutions for ground and platforms
contribute to the procurement, design, development, test and integration of space-based optical communication systems
develop specifications
perform product trade analyses
execute detailed implementation
conduct laboratory and field testing
validate performance through analysis and testing
certify a deliverable product
integrate the product onto a space vehicle