Optical Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Orlando, FL

14d•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Optical Engineer for our Electro-Optical Systems team. Our team is responsible for designing, analyzing, and testing complex optical designs in EO systems, including military fire control, missile, and laser systems. What You Will Be Doing As the Optical Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative optical system concepts, layouts, and detailed designs. Your responsibilities will include: Conducting research and development to improve manufacturing, integration, and alignment processes for EO systems Troubleshooting system hardware issues and applying knowledge of geometrical and physical optics to resolve problems Developing and maintaining optical system designs using optical design codes like CodeV Supporting subcontractor improvements, program cost reduction activities, and optics-related manufacturing producibility or cost savings initiatives Traveling to optics suppliers to support program requirements and schedules Why Join Us We're looking for a collaborative and innovative Optical Engineer to join our team. If you're passionate about developing cutting-edge optical systems and have experience working with complex EO systems, we want to hear from you. This role stands out because of its focus on research and development, and the opportunity to work on high-impact projects that drive innovation in the field. You'll have the chance to apply your expertise to real-world problems, collaborate with a talented team, and contribute to the development of next-generation EO systems. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a meaningful impact, apply now to join our team. We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Further Information About This Opportunity: This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance #mfcnews

Requirements

Degree in Optics, Physics, or equivalent
Must be able to work in a highly diverse, interdisciplinary, collaborative multi-tasking, R&D or integrated product development team environment
Has, or ability to obtain, a US DoD Secret (or higher) security clearance
Good writing and oral communication skills
Ability to travel occasionally to support business need.
Advanced proficiency in Windows/Microsoft Office Suite: Windows, Word, Excel, and Power Point
Aptitude in engineering mathematics and ability to correlate theory with hardware design and system response
Experience with optical hardware in a production environment
Ability to support design layout, tolerances and detail lens drawings
Ability to troubleshoot and evaluate multi-spectral complex optical, electro-optical, and laser systems issues occurring during fabrication, assembly and test
Knowledge of optical component manufacturing, optical metrology techniques, and optical assembly manufacturing methods and mounting techniques
Capability to perform interferometric measurements, optical alignments and radiometric measurements
Capable of production line troubleshooting and evaluation of multi-spectral complex optical, electro-optical, and laser systems

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of geometrical and physical optics, optical aberration theory
Fluency with CodeV (preferred) or Zemax software for optical design and tolerance analysis and performance optimization
Familiarity with optical materials, including infrared materials.
Experienced in generating optics prescriptions for visible through long wave IR applications
Knowledge of basic radiometry and Electro-Optical analysis fundamentals
Proficient in the use of optical tooling, interferometers and optical inspection techniques
Working knowledge of lasers and coherent beam analysis
Able to communicate with mechanical designers and optics suppliers and assist with manufacturing issues

Responsibilities

Conducting research and development to improve manufacturing, integration, and alignment processes for EO systems
Troubleshooting system hardware issues and applying knowledge of geometrical and physical optics to resolve problems
Developing and maintaining optical system designs using optical design codes like CodeV
Supporting subcontractor improvements, program cost reduction activities, and optics-related manufacturing producibility or cost savings initiatives
Traveling to optics suppliers to support program requirements and schedules