| Job Description | Job Code/Title E1331:Optical Engineer Asc
Job Description Here within Lockheed Martin's Laser and Sensor Systems (L&SS) Business we are looking for an Optical Engineer Associate to join our team. Whether its increasing the visibility for helicopter pilots in brownout conditions or developing next generation high power lasers for Directed Energy, Lockheed Martin L&SS delivers innovative laser solutions for the defense, aerospace, industrial, and scientific markets. We offer the stability and prestige of a Fortune 100 company combined with the spirit of an entrepreneurial startup. The engineer will work in an environment where research and leading edge of technology development are part of our culture. We offer a continuous learning environment with strong career growth and advancement opportunities.
This exciting work will include the design and development of laser systems that are field deployable in military and commercial environments. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with general understanding of optical engineering principles, fiber optics and the laser science. The candidate may have experience implementing optical designs in a lab environment under guidance/direction. The successful candidate may also have a general knowledge of standard test equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers. A basic understanding of mechanical and/or electrical engineering principles is a plus.
Our Optical Engineer will:
Perform functions to develop, model, design and simulate optical systems.
Works with/designs various laser systems including fiber lasers, semiconductor lasers, diode pumped solid state lasers, etc.
Work in an optical lab to execute experiments and to validate design architectures.
Perform trade studies.
Apply their expertise to develop technical solutions to problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
The individual will be expected to work collaboratively with other engineers as well as representatives from Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing and other disciplines. The candidate must be proficient with the use of personal computers including word processing and spreadsheets and in documenting work performed for review and archiving.
The Locale: Bothell is a city located in the state of Washington in the Pacific Northwest. It is part of the Seattle metropolitan area. The population was 33,505 as of the 2010 census. Bothell is home to Cascadia Community College and the University of Washington, Bothell.
Basic Qualifications Ability to:
Demonstrate good oral, written and presentation capabilities.
Work under direction/guidance in a cross-functional organization.
Perform tasks within budget and on schedule.
Conduct basic laser and optical analysis using fundamental physics and engineering principles.
Assist in the design, set up and execution of optical lab experiments.
Evaluate experimental results to compare with theoretical predictions.
Desired skills Experience with optical fibers.
Use of lasers.
Familiarity with optical analysis tools such as ZEMAX and common engineering software such as LabView, MathCAD and MatLab.
Understanding the principles of optical modeling for stray light analysis, ray tracing and power loss analysis.
Security Clearance Secret
LMCareers Business Unit ESS6500 MST
Business Area Mission Systems and Training
Program multiple
Department W400:BOT Technical Operations
Job Class Electro-Optical Engineering
Job Category 4 yr and up College
City Bothell
State Washington
Virtual No
Relocation Available Possible
Work Schedule FLEX-Non-Standard 40 hour week
Req Type Full-Time
Direct/Indirect Direct
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| | Company | | Lockheed Martin Aculight | Job Code | | State or Province | | Washington | | |
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