High Energy Laser Beam Control Electro-Optical Engineer - V (Sr. Stf.)

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description We are looking for an emergent/experienced technical contributor in high energy laser beam control, to join us in our mission to equip the warfighter with multiple, capable, and affordable directed energy weapons. The Department of War has made Scaled Directed Energy (SCADE) a key R&D initiative, and in this position, you will join the growing Lockheed Martin team at work to support it. You will serve as a key member of the technical staff for beam control. Here, you will lead and work within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to design, develop, integrate, test, and deliver the beam control apparatus that lies at the very heart of a laser weapon system, and support its integration into the host weapon platform. You’ll be assigned to a range of contracted programs and internally-funded innovation and growth initiatives. The ideal candidate is a results-oriented, cross-disciplinary, and innovative electro-optical systems designer and developer who can integrate optical, mechanical, electronic, and software elements into an effective, affordable, and delivered-on-time beam control solution. Basic Qualifications • Hands-on experience in the development of high energy laser beam control systems or electro-optical systems of related complexity. • Experience with developing engineering documents, e.g. specifications, vendor RFQs, proposal technical volumes, drawings, briefings, assembly work instructions, contract deliverables, and test plans/procedures. • Strong oral and written communications skills • Ability and willingness to travel to support on-site integration and test of laser weapon systems incorporating our beam control solutions. • Bachelor's degree in a technical field relevant to laser weapon beam control. • US Citizenship with the ability to obtain & maintain a Top Secret clearance. Desired skills • Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in a technical field relevant to high energy laser weapon beam control. • Possession of a Top Secret clearance with an investigation or Continuous Vetting (CV) date within 5 years • A track record of innovation demonstrated by technical publications, patents, and project accomplishments. • Recent operational experience with a range of contemporary digital tools and collaborative/shared workspace environments, such as MATLAB, ZEMAX, CodeV, NASTRAN, C/C++, CAMEO, DOORS, MS-TEAMS, Sharepoint, etc. •Active Top Secret security clearance 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. 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. Ability to work remotely Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. 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 $139,600 - $246,100. 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, Massachusetts, and New York is $160,500 - $278,300. 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.

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