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Optical Engineer

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Orlando, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/28/2026
Job Description

You will be the Optical Engineer for our Electro-Optical Systems team. Our team is responsible for designing, analyzing, and testing complex optical designs in EO systems, including military fire control, missile, and laser systems.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Optical Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative optical system concepts, layouts, and detailed designs. Your responsibilities will include:

Conducting research and development to improve manufacturing, integration, and alignment processes for EO systems

Troubleshooting system hardware issues and applying knowledge of geometrical and physical optics to resolve problems

Developing and maintaining optical system designs using optical design codes like CodeV

Supporting subcontractor improvements, program cost reduction activities, and optics-related manufacturing producibility or cost savings initiatives

Traveling to optics suppliers to support program requirements and schedules

Why Join Us

We're looking for a collaborative and innovative Optical Engineer to join our team. If you're passionate about developing cutting-edge optical systems and have experience working with complex EO systems, we want to hear from you. This role stands out because of its focus on research and development, and the opportunity to work on high-impact projects that drive innovation in the field. You'll have the chance to apply your expertise to real-world problems, collaborate with a talented team, and contribute to the development of next-generation EO systems. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a meaningful impact, apply now to join our team.

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:

This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.

The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance

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Basic Qualifications

Degree in Optics, Physics, or equivalent

Must be able to work in a highly diverse, interdisciplinary, collaborative multi-tasking, R&D or integrated product development team environment

Has, or ability to obtain, a US DoD Secret (or higher) security clearance

Good writing and oral communication skills

Ability to travel occasionally to support business need.

Advanced proficiency in Windows/Microsoft Office Suite: Windows, Word, Excel, and Power Point

Aptitude in engineering mathematics and ability to correlate theory with hardware design and system response

Experience with optical hardware in a production environment

Ability to support design layout, tolerances and detail lens drawings

Ability to troubleshoot and evaluate multi-spectral complex optical, electro-optical, and laser systems issues occurring during fabrication, assembly and test

Knowledge of optical component manufacturing, optical metrology techniques, and optical assembly manufacturing methods and mounting techniques

Capability to perform interferometric measurements, optical alignments and radiometric measurements

Capable of production line troubleshooting and evaluation of multi-spectral complex optical, electro-optical, and laser systems

Desired Skills

Knowledge of geometrical and physical optics, optical aberration theory

Fluency with CodeV (preferred) or Zemax software for optical design and tolerance analysis and performance optimization

Familiarity with optical materials, including infrared materials.

Experienced in generating optics prescriptions for visible through long wave IR applications

Knowledge of basic radiometry and Electro-Optical analysis fundamentals

Proficient in the use of optical tooling, interferometers and optical inspection techniques

Working knowledge of lasers and coherent beam analysis

Able to communicate with mechanical designers and optics suppliers and assist with manufacturing issues

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 $123,500 - $217,695. 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 $142,000 - $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.

    This position is incentive plan eligible.

    Salary : $123,500 - $217,695

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