Electro-Optical Engineer - Focal Plane

Company: Lockheed Martin Corporation
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: February 14, 2019

Job Description:

Description: Lockheed Martin Optical Payload Center of Excellence is seeking candidates with focal plane array experience. This technical leadership role includes design, analysis, fabrication, test, and operation of electro-optical systems for DoD, NASA, and commercial customers. The successful candidate will lead the development of passive (UV, Visible, IR) and active (LIDAR) camera systems for space applications. Develop system specifications used to specify, develop and design custom detectors. Work directly with detector and electronics hardware to demonstrate performance, to debug operational issues, and to characterize devices. Lead cross functional teams including optical, electrical, mechanical, thermal, and systems engineers to develop and to optimize detector system performance. Identify opportunities for internal research and development programs and lead funded projects to success. Contribute to the development of the road map for detector systems. Manage cost, schedule, and system performance to meet program goals. Basic Qualifications: Background in electro-optic sensors Experience with technical and programmatic interaction with subcontractors. Strong systems engineering skills, to include multidisciplinary collaboration (thermal, mechanical, dynamics, etc), technical leadership, and technical writing. Experience with generation of specifications and interface control documentation. Experience reviewing detector designs and layouts. Experience with detector operation in radiation environments. Experience with detector operation in a tactical environment and/or experience with space qualified hardware. Desired Skills: Experience in conceptual guidance in the design and test of low noise focal plane detectors used in high-speed video, LIDAR and scientific space-based applications. Experience in detector system analysis including radiometric analysis, MTF analysis, noise analysis, and radiation effects modeling. Familiarity with integration, test and verification of electronics and sensor systems. 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. - provided by Dice Analysis, Development, Hardware, Mechanical, Modeling, Research, Scientific, Technical Writing, Video

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