Electrical Engineer Sr Stf - E5

Standard Job Description

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 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. This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger. This is where the best are built.

What you will be doing

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking an Experienced Electrical Engineer Sr Staff with a background Photonics and/or Fiber Optics to serve as the Photonics/Fiber Optics Integration Lab (PFOIL) Hardware Design Lead overseeing a team of fiber optics engineers, technicians, and Man-in-the-Loop (MITL) and Hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) hardware engineers. The qualified candidate will be responsible for overseeing the PFOIL and MITL/HITL hardware engineering teams, driving technical direction, prototyping and designing both fiber optics and hardware solutions for our customers, and ensuring compliance with LM Aero quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading a team of hardware engineers to design, develop, and document photonics/fiber optics and hardware schematics, 2D drawings, parts lists, and configuration control for lab equipment.
• Driving technical direction and growth for the PFOIL
• Perform systems requirements analysis, estimation, and EVMS status coordination to meet cost and schedule targets.
• Coordinate procurement, vendor engagement, and fabrication liaison for power distribution and avionics interfaces.
• Overseeing photonics/fiber optics and hardware design checkout, utilizing equipment such as Optical Backscatter Reflectometry (OBR), Optical Interferometers, etc.
• Coordinating with Build Leads and Quality Assurance teams to ensure products are being built to design specifications and meeting quality standards

What's In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Further Information About This Opportunity

This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

This position is in Fort Worth, TX Discover Fort Worth.

Basic Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a closely related STEM field
• Hands-on experience working with and designing photonics/fiber optic solutions
• Experience in leading a team, monitoring project timelines, and guiding complex photonics/fiber optics solutions

Desired Skills

• Master''s degree in Business Administration, Electrical Engineering, or closely related STEM field
• Experience designing, troubleshooting, and/or building fiber optics for military aircraft
• Experience with designing man-in-the-loop (MITL) and/or hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) simulation products
• Experience developing complex/innovative photonics/fiber optics solutions
• Experience with Optical Backscatter Reflectometry (OBR), Optical Interferometers, and other fiber optics related measurement devices
• Experience applying Earned Value Management System (EVMS) methodologies
• Strong mentoring track record with junior, mid-career, and staff level engineers

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00

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.