Virtual Optical Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Ready to take the next step in your engineering career?
Apply today for the opportunity to participate in our upcoming Virtual Hiring Event supporting Engineering & Technology in Santa Barbara, California.
*Sign-On Bonus Opportunities*
*Relocation Assistance Available*
*Flexible Work Schedules*
*Work on Advanced Technologies Supporting*
*Critical Defense Missions*
*Career Growth Opportunities*
*Company-Sponsored Security Clearance Opportunities*
Applying to this Expression of Interest opportunity introduces you to multiple Engineering & Technology career opportunities supporting Lockheed Martin's Santa Barbara operations. Selected candidates will have the opportunity to meet hiring leaders, learn more about our organization, and discuss exciting career opportunities available across several engineering disciplines.
Qualified applicants may be invited to interview during the event, providing a streamlined path to connect directly with decision-makers and explore current openings.
Current opportunities may include:
• Integrated Circuit Design Engineering
• Electro-Optical Engineering
• Opto-Mechanical Engineering
• Systems Integration & Test Engineering
If you are interested in building your career in Santa Barbara, California, we encourage you to apply early, as interview invitations will be extended on a rolling basis.
What You Will Be Doing
As an engineer supporting Lockheed Martin in Santa Barbara, you may contribute to the research, design, development, integration, testing, production, and sustainment of advanced technologies supporting critical defense missions.
Responsibilities may include:
• Designing and developing electrical, optical, mechanical, or system-level solutions.
• Performing engineering analysis, modeling, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
• Supporting laboratory, development, production, and integration efforts.
• Collaborating with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Developing technical documentation, presentations, and design review materials.
• Supporting new technology development and product lifecycle activities.
• Contributing to projects throughout the engineering lifecycle, from concept development through production and sustainment.
Why Join Us
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
We offer flexible work schedules, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to work alongside talented engineers developing innovative solutions that support our nation's most critical missions.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position is located in Santa Barbara, California.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Selected candidates must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or another related STEM discipline.
• Professional experience in engineering design, development, integration, testing, analysis, manufacturing, or production support.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance; therefore, U.S. Citizenship is required.
Desired skills
Experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Electrical or integrated circuit design, simulation, and layout
• Electro-optical, infrared, imaging, or sensor technologies
• Mechanical or opto-mechanical engineering
• Systems engineering, integration, verification, validation, or testing
• Radiometric analysis and simulation
• Laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and failure analysis
• Software development using MATLAB, Python, C, C++, or similar technical tools
• Hardware development, manufacturing, or production support
• Technical leadership, customer interaction, or project coordination
• Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using CAMEO or DOORS
• Active Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance
EEO
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.
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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.
Work Schedule Information
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.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $89,300 - $157,550. 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.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $102,800 - $178,135. 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.