Optics Manufacturing Engineer - Orlando-FL
3 hours ago
Job description
Job DescriptionBy 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 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.You will be the Optics Manufacturing Engineer for the Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) team in Orlando, FL.
Our team is responsible for delivering best‑in‑class optical components and systems—using diamond‑turning, precision fabrication, and lean manufacturing—to meet demanding defense missions.
What You Will Be DoingAs the Optics Manufacturing Engineer, you will support production of single‑point diamond‑turned optics and other high‑precision optical fabrications.
You will partner with operators, engineers, and suppliers to drive cost‑effective, high‑yield manufacturing while ensuring quality, reliability, and on‑time delivery.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing technical guidance and hands‑on support to optical operators to achieve peak performance.
Designing, documenting, and sustaining manufacturing and test plans for non‑recurring effort (NRE) projects, then transitioning those plans into full‑rate production.
Applying lean manufacturing techniques to reduce cost, improve yield, and streamline workflow.Investigating root‑cause of failures or defects, implementing corrective actions, and driving continuous‑improvement initiatives.
Managing tooling, manufacturing aids, and capital equipment requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
Developing and maintaining process documentation that aligns with customer specifications and regulatory requirements.
Collaborating with cross‑functional teams—including design, quality, supply chain, and program management—to resolve technical challenges and support schedule commitments.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.
Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors in Mechanical, Optical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college.
- Experience with CAD software, creating mechanical drawings, and knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
- Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access
- Candidates with skills and experience across multiple disciplines of optics manufacturing: CNC polishing, double-sided polishing, sub-aperture polishing, MRF, optical centering, and diamond turning.
Machining experience:
CNC milling and turning, conventional machining, and CAM.
- Experience working in a production environment, including creation and upkeep of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and working with represented and non-represented employees.
- The use of advanced optical metrology, including stitching interferometry for aspheric surface metrology, white light interferometry, and both contact and non-contact profilometry.
- Demonstrated small team leadership skills, as well as collaboration tools such as Confluence, Jira, etc.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help 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, develop, 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.
We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role.
Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Other Important InformationBy applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match.
Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.Ability to work remotely
Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedule Information
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed.
These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $54,900 - $96,830.
For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $63,200 - $109,365.
For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
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