Optics Manufacturing Engineer

Lockheed Martin • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

You will be the Optics Manufacturing Engineer for the Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) team in Orlando, FL. Our team is responsible for delivering best‑in‑class optical components and systems—using diamond‑turning, precision fabrication, and lean manufacturing—to meet demanding defense missions.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical, Optical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college.
• Hands-on optics manufacturing or CNC machining experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• 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

• Providing technical guidance and hands‑on support to optical operators to achieve peak performance.
• Designing, documenting, and sustaining manufacturing and test plans for non‑recurring effort (NRE) projects, then transitioning those plans into full‑rate production.
• Applying lean manufacturing techniques to reduce cost, improve yield, and streamline workflow.
• Investigating root‑cause of failures or defects, implementing corrective actions, and driving continuous‑improvement initiatives.
• Managing tooling, manufacturing aids, and capital equipment requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
• Developing and maintaining process documentation that aligns with customer specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams—including design, quality, supply chain, and program management—to resolve technical challenges and support schedule commitments.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits
• Flexible work‑schedule options
• Culture that encourages growth, diversity, and a 'can‑do' mindset

What This Job Offers

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