Optics Manufacturing Engineer / Diamond Turning

Lockheed Martin•Orlando, FL

1d•$67,000 - $133,400•Onsite

About The Position

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We are seeking talented Manufacturing or Industrial engineers to join our team to help develop many best‑in‑class products and solutions in our Missiles and Fire Control Business Area in Orlando, FL. Learn more about MFC . Lockheed Martin offers a collaborative, innovative environment where your expertise directly contributes to cutting‑edge defense solutions. Competitive benefits, flexible work schedules, and professional development opportunities support your growth. We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here . This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location. At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. Other Important Information By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Requirements

Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with skills and experience across multiple disciplines of optics manufacturing: CNC polishing, double-sided polishing, sub-aperture polishing, MRF, optical centering, and diamond turning.
Machining experience: CNC milling and turning, conventional machining, and CAM.
Experience working in a production environment, including creation and upkeep of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and working with represented and non-represented employees.
The use of advanced optical metrology, including stitching interferometry for aspheric surface metrology, white light interferometry, and both contact and non-contact profilometry.
Demonstrated small team leadership skills, as well as collaboration tools such as Confluence, Jira, etc.
Knowledge of relevant military and ISO optical specifications.
Experience with CAD software, creating mechanical drawings, and knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

Responsibilities

Engineer responsible for production support of single‑point diamond turning and optical fabrication processes.
Provide technical guidance and support to optical operators to facilitate performance.
Apply lean manufacturing techniques to reduce cost and increase yields.
Investigate root cause of failures/defects and implement corrective action to support continuous improvement.
Lead the non‑recurring effort (NRE) to establish production manufacturing/test plans, define processes, and manage tooling, manufacturing aids, and capital requirements, transitioning NRE into a production environment.
Develop and sustain manufacturing processes per customer alignment and resolution requirements.