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This opportunity lets you shape critical defense optics in a fast-paced team.\n\nCompensation / BenefitsMedical, Dental, VisionFlexible work arrangements401(k) matchPaid time offParental leaveEducation assistance\nResponsibilitiesDesign, analyze, and test complex optical designs for EO systems (fire control, missile, laser)Develop manufacturing, integration, and alignment processes for EO systemsConduct optical system concept development and detailed designPerform tolerance analyses and maintain optical prescriptionsSupport optics-related producibility and cost-saving initiativesCollaborate with subcontractors and travel to optics suppliers when required\nKey requirementsPursuing a degree in Optics, Physics, or related field (Bachelor minimum, Master preferred)Ability to work in a collaborative, multi-tasking R&D environmentStrong engineering mathematics skills and ability to relate theory to hardwareAbility to support design layout, tolerances, and lens drawingsAbility to obtain US DoD security clearanceWillingness to travel occasionallyStrong communication skillsCollaborative mindsetAdaptability and multitaskingCodeV (preferred) or Zemax for optical design and tolerance analysisGeometrical and physical optics knowledgeFamiliarity with optical materials, including infrared","company":"Lockheed Martin","rawCompany":"lockheed martin","city":"Millbrae","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-15T03:47:15.488Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2199.07","title":"Photonics Engineers","slug":"photonics-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"}],"industries":[{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"},{"code":"928110","title":"National Security","slug":"national-security"},{"code":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Optical Engineer - E2","description":"Overview\nIn this role you will design, analyze, and test optical systems for EO platforms, focusing on military fire control, missiles, and lasers. 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