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Electro-Optical Engineer Staff IV

Lockheed Martin logoLockheed Martin$135,700–$251,900/yrLouisville, CO, United StatesPosted 1mo ago

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This posting states $136k–$252k a year. Open physicist jobs in Colorado post a median of $158k a year, the middle half $131k–$194k, across 13 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post.

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About the job

## Standard Job Description This is an Electro-Optical Engineer Lead position on the ACES program. By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we 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 development 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.

At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility.Your Mission is Ours. The information below reflects the standard job description for this position: Conducts research and plans development and design of gas and solid state lasers, masers, infrared, and other light emitting and light sensitive devices.

Designs electronic circuitry and optical components with specific characteristics to fit within specified mechanical limits and to perform according to specifications.

May conduct application analysis to determine commercial, industrial, scientific, medical, military or other use for electro-optical devices. ## Basic Qualifications - Demonstrated design experience with Zuken/Xpedition - Worst Case Circuit Analysis experience - Technical lead experience - Block diagram - Design Reviews ## Desired Skills - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education - 5+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline. - Clear communication - Lab experience both in testing Case Circuit Analysis (CCAs) and testing building up lasers - Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice ## Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $135700.00 - $251900.00 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.

From Lockheed Martin's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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