Electro-Optical Engineering Technical Lead

Job Description:

Description:LM Challenge –
Are you ready for a challenge? Are you a fearless thinker that loves the challenge of advancing into groundbreaking technology? We are in urgent need of world-renowned talent who are as excited as we are about changing the future of aviation. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company has a demonstrated record of delivering breakthrough capabilities and landspan aircraft that continually redefine flight.
At Lockheed Martin we challenge the status quo, we embrace change, value the perspective of others and leverage innovation to drive a global competitive advantage. Aligned to our corporate values, we are committed to cultivating a welcoming work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture. We are in pursuit of impossible problems to engineer a better tomorrow. Together we will develop complex applications that scale to the most advanced aircraft systems.

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead to join our Combat Systems Sensor Systems Electro-Optical Sensors team in Fort Worth, Texas. As a Technical Lead, you will lead a team of engineers with varying backgrounds, fostering innovation, technical leadership, and program execution in the sensors domain. You will manage complex technical projects, allocate work assignments, and provide guidance and mentorship to team members.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead a team of engineers in the development of complex applications for advanced aircraft systems
• Manage complex technical projects with input from program leadership
• Coordinate with multiple stakeholders, including program management, technical leads, suppliers, and customers
• Allocate work assignments to team members, leveraging their skills and long-term goals
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, including on-the-job training and mentoring
• Ensure team members have meaningful day-to-day tasking in support of program performance plans
• Responsible for delivery of quality work products for technical scope
• Ensure relevant engineering processes are followed by the team
• Identify opportunities for digital transformation (DT) and facilitate knowledge

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:
Bachelors Degree from an accredited college in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

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

Strong Electro-Optical Systems Engineering Development and Integration Skills.

Exceptional interpersonal communication and presentation skills.

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

Bachelors degree in an engineering/technical discipline from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 20 years or more of professional experience; or 18 years with a related Masters, or 15 years with a related PhD degree. Viewed as the most senior authority in discipline
Desired Skills:
Laboratory, Field and Flight Test of Electro Optic, Infrared and/or Laser Systems experience on defense contracts.

Familiarity with engineering oversight of supplier(s).

Fundamental understanding of Electro Optic, Infrared and/or Laser Systems with experience testing/troubleshooting sensors, sensor systems or avionics using various types of test equipment.

Professional and interpersonal communication skills required to interface with individuals from various disciplines while performing complex serial and parallel tasks required to successfully deliver support equipment products to our customer

Demonstrated ability to deal with highly complex and challenging electronic systems

Problem solving and project planning experience

Experience with Military or Government Programs

Experience interfacing with customers and subcontractors.

Proposal technical leadership experience
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 worlds 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

Laboratory, Field and Flight Test of Electro Optic, Infrared and/or Laser Systems experience on defense contracts.

Familiarity with engineering oversight of supplier(s).

Fundamental understanding of Electro Optic, Infrared and/or Laser Systems with experience testing/troubleshooting sensors, sensor systems or avionics using various types of test equipment.

Professional and interpersonal communication skills required to interface with individuals from various disciplines while performing complex serial and parallel tasks required to successfully deliver support equipment products to our customer

Demonstrated ability to deal with highly complex and challenging electronic systems

Problem solving and project planning experience

Experience with Military or Government Programs

Experience interfacing with customers and subcontractors.

Proposal technical leadership experience

Job Ident #: 77976030304

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/

Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American global aerospace, defense, security and advanced technologies company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in North...

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Job Info

Location

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/