Standard Job Description
Lockheed Martin is seeking a Lethality Engineer to support the Dallas, TX site of Lockheed Martin's MFC Business Area. In this role, you will perform lethality-related engineering research, evaluation, and engineering in order to provide mechanical engineering support for multiple aspects associated with missile systems, warhead technologies, missile defeat mechanisms, protection of launcher vehicles, and armor defeat for systems during their development and/or production.
The candidate will perform tasks ranging from high-speed impact simulations using structural/hydrodynamic codes to analyzing lethality performance and effectiveness using government-standard codes. The candidate will also be responsible for addressing technical issues for the payload system to include its various subsystems and components leading up to the integration of the payload system into the Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (LMMFC) rocket and/or missile systems.
Responsibilities will/may include:
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Execute performance predictions of weapon systems via structural/hydrocode analysis
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Develop and process hydrocode models/meshes for energetics analysis
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Assessment of vulnerabilities of target and/or missile systems
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Definition of survivability criteria and failure modes and effects
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Application of survivability/lethality/vulnerability data and modeling results to support testing and evaluation against real and simulated threats
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Provide technical reviews of analyses and test data
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Additional support of system and missile-level trade studies
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Support of development of interface control drawings, performance specifications, and statement of requirements that will be sent to the warhead or armor system subcontractor for use in system development and production
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Support the verification of all technical requirements, review of design package information, preparation of test plans, support of component testing and test results, supporting technical interchange meetings and design reviews, support hardware fabrication and testing
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. Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.
Basic Qualifications
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Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials or Chemical Engineering (or related field).
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Strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of explosives. May include experience with material characterization, high strain rate material impact, or similar concepts. Ideally, this includes familiarity with analytical approaches and numerical methods for mechanical analysis of material impacts.
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Ability to obtain, a US DoD Secret (or higher) security clearance .
Desired Skills
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Familiarity with hydrocode analysis.
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Knowledge or background in chemistry and material science.
- Experience with COMSOL, Abaqus, MATLAB, or SolidWorks.
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Active Secret Clearance.
- Proficiency in Windows/Microsoft Office Suite: Windows, Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $58200.00 - $108200.00
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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.