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Electro-Optical Controls Systems Engineer (Level IV) - TS clearance

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Louisville, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 5/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/22/2026
Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, in-vest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the work-force to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking an Electro-Optical Controls Systems Engineer to join our team in Louisville, CO! The selected candidate will lead the end-to-end development of advanced optical systems, encompassing high-speed control and signal-processing functions. The position requires hands-on laboratory verification and field testing of precision pointing and tracking optics, as well as leading trade-off analyses, setting engineering priorities, and maintaining rigorous configuration control.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Create, flow down, manage, and ensure traceability of requirements
  • Define and maintain system-level interfaces
  • Drive and conduct design reviews
  • Produce clear technical artifacts such as specifications, ICDs, test plans, and interface control documents.

#SpaceOptical

Basic Qualifications

Experience leading design reviews (such as SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.)

Experience Generating Systems Engineering Artifacts And Completing Requirements Decomposition

Experience with signal processing algorithms

Experience developing or working on high speed control systems

Experience leading technical teams

Active DoD TS clearance; must be able to obtain a TS/SCI w/Poly clearance; ship required

Desired Skills

BS (or higher) in Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related discipline

Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams through concept development, risk analysis, and/or milestone achievement

Experience with Cameo or MBSE Modeling

Experience developing or working on optical payloads

Experience working on space or ground ISR systems.

Experience with products that include Software and Circuitware Development and Integration

Experience defining system-level architecture

Experience defining Design Reference Missions (DRMs)

Experience in Class C/D, IRAD, or "go-fast" development environment

Experience identifying risks and working with the team to set priorities and stay focused on the most important objectives related to burning down the risks

Experience leading or interfacing with medium to large subcontracts

Experience across full program lifecycles on large or small programs, from initial development through mission or test operations and use

Active TS/SCI w/Poly 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.



  • 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 $118,700 - $209,300. 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.

    (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 $136,500 - $236,555. 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.

    Salary : $118,700 - $209,300

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