Description:We are Lockheed MartinLockheed Martin Aeronautics in Edwards AFB, CA is seeking a full-time Early-Mid Career Systems Engineer for the Electro-Optical Team. In this role, you will participate in real time activities during flight execution. Support technical planning and integration of test requirements into test plans and execute flight test from a mission control room using telemetered data. You will interface with AFFTC and NAWCAD engineers in writing test plans, developing flight test cards, conducting briefs/debriefs, problem reporting, and providing flight test data to support system and requirements verification.
You will interact with the Verification Team and Discipline Integrated Product Teams at Fort Worth, TX. You will participate in problem identification, analysis, and resolution; assist with collection, distribution and analysis of data acquired during flight test missions.
The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of writing, mathematical, and computer skills.
Must be a US Citizen or legally authorized to work in US as a permanent resident. This position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special programs access.
A level 3 employee
Typically has 5 - 10 years of professional experience.
**Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.**
EngineeringAeronautics
What’s In It For YouOur employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related engineering discipline such as Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics (Mechanical/Electronics combined degree), Physics (or applied physics), Optical, or Systems Engineering.
Equivalent experience/combined education, with 5+ years of professional experience; or 3+ years of professional experience with a related Masters degree. Considered career, or journey, level.
Have demonstrated experience by successfully serving experienced engineers as a Systems Engineering in EO-IR Technical Initiatives, or related engineering disciplines.
Experience working & contributing independently with only general direction/supervision and interacting effectively with other technical team-members to achieve flight test goals.
Desired Skills:Working knowledge or experience with numerical analysis using Matlab/Python or similar tools.
Experience with integration and test of highly engineered laser/optical systems.
Working knowledge of laboratory protocol and test equipment including oscilloscopes, laser beam analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and/or laser drive electronics.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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 KnowExpression 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
Pay Rate:The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Washington or Washington DC is $82,200 - $157,500. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate:The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $94,500 - $178,000. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.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
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Electro-Optical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
