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Electro-Optical Engineer Asc - E1

Lockheed Martin

Goleta, CA · FlexibleFull-time$75–140K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$75–140K/yr
Location
Goleta, CAFlexible
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

Lockheed Martin seeks a motivated engineer to develop infrared camera sensors and contribute to future and existing products. The role includes learning EO/IR analysis, modeling, and systems engineering; supporting project management and technical baselines; collaborating with customers and multidisciplinary teams; and debugging systems and supporting production operations. The position offers a flexible schedule and exposure to a range of engineering areas.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project CompletionPresentation SkillsWritten CommunicationSoftware SkillsData VisualizationData AnalysisCustomer CoordinationInfrared Camera ExperienceFPA ExperienceRadiometric TestingIR Systems AnalysisSystems EngineeringMBSECAMEODOORSLeadershipClosed-Cycle Cryogenic SystemsVacuum PackagingAI Coding AgentsMATLAB ProgrammingMechanical Drawing InterpretationElectrical Schematic InterpretationReliability EngineeringSix Sigma

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering, Mathematics, Science or Equivalent ExperienceSuccessful Engineering, Science or Software ProjectsAbility to Obtain Secret ClearanceUS Citizenship

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas.

We are seeking to hire a motivated and driven engineer to develop infrared camera sensors.

You will be responsible for:

Helping to shape and develop future products, as well as existing products.

You will learn skills in performing EO/IR analysis, modeling, and systems engineering.

You will support project management activities such as owning the technical baseline, planning, monitoring program activities, and working to budget and schedule.

You will engage with customers, other discipline engineers, and technicians in mechanical, electrical, and optical tasks.

You will perform system debugging, troubleshooting, and provides technical direction to production operations.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a small site with a big impact for a large corporation. Our multi-disciplined engineering team provides exposure and growth potential in a number of areas, as well as the ability to interact directly with industry experts, directors, and customers. Located near UCSB and the beach, with great weather, an outdoor lifestyle, and a diverse culture. You will also have the option to work a flexible schedule and enjoy all that the Santa Barbara area has to offer.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, mathematics, or science field or equivalent experience Completion of successful engineering/science/software projects Excellent presentation and written communications skills Software, data visualization or data analysis skills Ability to obtain a secret security clearance Must be a US Citizen.

Desired Skills

Strong customer coordination experience

Infrared camera and FPA experience

Radiometric testing and analysis of IR systems or sensors

Experience with Systems Engineering and MBSE

CAMEO and DOORS expertise

Tendency to lead

Closed cycle cryogenic systems

Vacuum packaging

Experience with AI coding agents

MATLAB programming expertise

Reading mechanical drawings

Understand electrical schematics

Understanding of reliability engineering and 6 sigma principles.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $75400.00 - $140000.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.

  • For (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.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

How this job compares

Set against the 11,497 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$75–140K/yr
  • California median$143–211K/yr1,775 salary ranges
  • US median$116–190K/yr8,430 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $108K, is 39% below the California median midpoint ($176K) — in the lowest quarter of Systems Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 2,083 open Systems Engineer jobs in California and 11,497 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (9,601 postings).
Education
4,536 of the 11,497 open Systems Engineer jobs (39%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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