Optical Components Manager

Lockheed Martin

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Louisville, CO (On-Site/Office)

Job Number 683967BR

Description:We are looking for a leader to manage the Optical Payload Optical Components group. This department provides the Optical Payload design, analysis, and test functions plus focal plane subsystem design, analysis, and test within payload IPTs (Integrated Product Teams) to deliver optical subsystems to the LOBs (Lines of Businesses).

As the Optical Payload Design Manager, you will:
  • Champion designs for active/passive optical payloads

  • Work closely with Payload IPT leads and Lines of Business leadership to understand mission drivers and key performance parameters

  • Fold emerging mission trends into current optical and focal plane subassemblies to ensure a discriminating edge

  • Execute discrete work for programs as a technical contributor or technical lead

  • Led a team of approximately 12 individuals by mentoring, reviewing work products, and providing functional management support


We are seeking a colleague with strong verbal and written communication skills who can build effective relationships across internal organizations and with customers.

You would typically have a Bachelor's degree in an engineering or science field and 14-20 years of professional experience, a Masters and 12-18 years, or a PhD and 9-15 years.
Basic Qualifications:
Skill Requirements:
  • Demonstrated technical expertise with optical payload subsystems

  • Experience designing, procuring, fabricating and/or testing high TRL (technology readiness level) optical or focal plane array subsystems

  • Proven technical and leadership abilities on defense, civil, or commercial programs

Security Clearance Requirements:
  • For consideration, applicants must be current U.S. citizens in order to meet program / customer requirements.

  • For continued employment on the program, candidates must have the ability to obtain at least a Final Secret security clearance.

Desired Skills:
  • Prior functional management experience leading engineers working on focal plane subsystems or optical subsystems

  • Experience in setting up alignment budgets, optical sensitivity analysis, and coating design

  • Experience in performance modeling, system development, requirements generation, and/or signal and processing for electro-optic/infrared (EO/IR) sensor systems

  • Experience with remote sensing programs

  • Experience in developing high reliability components or subsystems for space including writing qualification plans and executing environmental tests

  • Systems engineering experience in electro-optical hardware development

  • Hands-on experience in delivering EO/IR hardware/products

  • Excellent communications skills both verbal and written

  • Demonstrated ability to drive closure and resolve complex technical issues/challenges

  • Understanding of Military/DOD design methodology and standards

  • Experience developing materials for and presented at preliminary and critical design reviews

  • Strong mentoring skills and experience

  • A variety of customer experience and exposure in markets such as intelligence, defense, science, and commercial

  • Master's degree or equivalent experience

  • Current Top Secret clearance or equivalent

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: 9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $128,900 - $247,000. 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. (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 $148,200 - $279,300. 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 Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Yes
Career Area: Electro-Optical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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