Job Description
Job Description
Job ID: 711198BR Date posted: Nov. 19, 2025
Description:
You will be the Optical Manufacturing Engineer for the Optical Components Center (OCC). Our team is responsible for fabricating high‑precision optical components that enable mission‑critical missile and fire‑control systems.
What You Will Be Doing As the Optical Manufacturing Engineer you will be responsible for guiding the OCC's production processes and advancing our optical manufacturing capabilities.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
\n - Provide technical guidance and support to optical operators to ensure optimal performance in fabrication and metrology processes.
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- Apply lean manufacturing techniques to reduce process variability, lower cost, and improve yield.
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- Investigate root‑cause of failures/defects and implement corrective actions that drive continuous improvement.
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- Support non‑recurring engineering (NRE) efforts, including manufacturing test plans, readiness reviews, and tooling design for new product integration.
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- Review, plan, and insert capital equipment to ensure long‑term stability of the optical center.
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Why Join Us We are looking for a collaborative, results‑focused engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced, second‑shift environment. This role offers the chance to shape cutting‑edge optical manufacturing processes, work directly with a small, high‑impact team, and make a tangible difference to the safety and success of our customers.
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.
Further Information About This Opportunity This position is in Orlando. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
This is a second shift position
Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor's with less than 2 years of experience OR Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college.
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals for mechanical design (CAD) and manufacturing including working knowledge of GD&T.
• Experience or basic training in at least one CAD software such as CREO, Solidworks, Siemens NX.
• Experience or basic training in at least one programming language such as Python, Matlab or Excel VBA for use in data analysis.
• This facility requires all candidates to be a US Citizen
Desired Skills: • Experience in on the floor manufacturing environments dealing with working machinery and operator process training.
• Experience in optical manufacturing methods or metrology. Examples include grinding, polishing, ultraprecision diamond turning, interferometry, profilometry or CMMs.
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should Know Expression of Interest: By 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 Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Manufacturing
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Second
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Remote work, Relocation, Flexible hours, Shift work, Afternoon shift, 3 days per week,