Job Description

Standard Job Description

Join our Propulsion Concepts and Controls team as our next Propulsion Engineer!

In this role you will support the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) program as a delegate Certified Principal Engineer (CPE) for the Attitude Control System (ACS) - conducting on-site integration including design, development, manufacturing, test, and integration for flight as well as ground systems. The NGI program is a key centerpiece of the improved ground based midcourse defense weapon system, and is designed to defend against the current and evolving ballistic missile threats.

As a component and system deligate, you will be empowered to develop technical solutions, perform propulsion design and analysis throughout different phases of the product life-cycle in coordination - and as a mentee - to the system CPE.

Other duties may include:

• Assist on the conceptual development, requirements definition, design, and analysis of propulsion components across missile and interceptor concepts.
• Perform trade studies to select the appropriate design solution.
• Develop product performance specifications, statements of work, and supplier data requirements for components.
• Participate in development of system and interface requirements.
• Participate in shop floor and production hardware processing on-site at partner facilities.
• Provide input to process planning; support production meetings; and work with supply chain to assure that design requirements are met.
• Support subsystem integration and testing.
• Perform technical evaluations on supplier proposals and review supplier data submittals.
• Respond to Vendor Requests for Information or Change.
• Evaluate and disposition nonconforming propulsion hardware.
• Support dynamic test definitions, requirements development, test monitoring, data reduction, and comparison to analysis efforts.
• Provide user documentation and recommendations to data packages to support peer and customer reviews, present analysis data to engineering teams, customer technical representatives, and Program Office personnel at technical interchange meetings and design reviews.

The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:

Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance - candidate must be a US Citizen

Desired Skills

• Understanding of propulsion/energetics component and system design, development, manufacture, and test.
• Experience or education in propulsion relevant disciplines (e.g. fluids, thermodynamics, controls, combustion)
• Interface experience with subcontract suppliers.
• Hands-on hardware experience with demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and respond to problems in a test, production, or operations capacity.
• Advanced degree in a technical field.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00

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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.