Electro-Optical Engineer - Level 4

Job ID : 697606BR Date posted : Oct. 21, 2025

Description : We are seeking an experienced Electro-Optical Engineer to join our team on-site at our supplier in Orlando, Florida. As an Electro-Optical Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of cutting-edge Electro Optical / Infrared (EO / IR) sensor technologies, driving supplier coordination, integration, product innovation, and ensuring successful product delivery. A key focus of this role will be the integration of new EO / IR capabilities onto Lockheed Martin Aeronautics (LM Aero) platforms, requiring close collaboration with our engineering teams and the supplier's leadership and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities :

Collaborate with the supplier's technical team to streamline integration and implementation of cutting-edge Electro Optical / Infrared (EO / IR) sensor technologies

Act as conduit between LM Aero engineering and program management and the supplier's engineering and program management

Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product integration and delivery, including planning, monitoring, and tracking program tasks and schedules

Attend program meetings and ensure action items for both LM Aero and the supplier are completed and signed off

Provide technical direction and support to supplier technical personnel

Ensure compliance with Lockheed Martin's quality and security standards, as well as those of specific Aeronautics' programs

Identify opportunities for digital transformation (DT) and facilitate knowledge

Occasional travel to Fort Worth, TX and flight test locations to support program needs

The selected candidate must have or be able to obtain a final DoD Secret security clearance prior to start of work, must maintain a DoD Secret clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a SAP / SAR clearance.

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in Engineering or a related discipline

Familiarity with EO / IR Sensors, General Avionics, EW / CM, Radar, CNI or Fusion Systems

Strong Systems Engineering Development and Integration Skills

Familiarity with engineering oversight of supplier(s)

Exceptional interpersonal communication and presentation skills

Strong organizational skills - ability to oversee multiple tasks simultaneously; ability to identify and resolve task conflicts and issues

Willingness to work on-site at supplier location in Orlando, Florida

Desired Skills :

Experience with Military or Government Programs

Fundamental understanding of Electro Optical, Infrared and / or Laser Systems with experience integrating those systems

Experience with aircraft integration and testing, particularly on a fighter aircraft program

Laboratory, Field, or Flight Test experience with Electro Optical, Infrared and / or Laser Systems

Professional and interpersonal communication skills required to interface with individuals from various disciplines while performing complex serial and parallel tasks

Demonstrated ability to deal with highly complex and challenging electronic systems

Robust experience interfacing with suppliers, customers, and subcontractors

Security Clearance Statement : This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level : Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest : 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.

Ability to Work Remotely : Onsite Full-time : The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules : Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position : 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

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.

Experience Level : Experienced Professional

Business Unit : AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available : Possible

Career Area : Electro-Optical Engineering

Type : Full-Time

Shift : First

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