Standard Job Description
Lockheed Martin is seeking a Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Project Engineer to join our creative team of engineers. The candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in some of Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control’s highly innovative and ingenious solutions to complex technical problems facing the aerospace industry. This specific position is related to Solid Rocket Motor Design requires expertise in propulsion, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics to research, design, analyze, and test aerospace products and technologies.
Responsibilities will include:
- Design and develop solid rocket motor components and systems.
- Interface with structural and thermal analysts to ensure motor performance and safety.
- Lead/collaborate cross-functional teams to integrate rocket motors into overall vehicle design.
- Conduct research to stay updated on industry advancements and incorporate new technologies into designs.
- Create and maintain detailed design documentation.
- Lead in testing and evaluation of rocket motor prototypes
Basic Qualifications
- Education: A bachelor's or higher degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 3+ years experience in rocket motor design, propulsion systems, or aerospace engineering.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software for rocket motor modeling.
- Knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and structural mechanics.
- Familiarity with simulation and analysis tools such as finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
- Familiarity with industry-SRM specific software and tools.
- Knowledge: Understanding of solid rocket motor principles, including propellant chemistry, nozzle design, ignition systems, and thrust optimization.
- Problem-Solving Skills:
- The ability to analyze complex engineering challenges, propose solutions, and make informed design decisions.
- Communication Skills: Effective communication skills are crucial for collaborating with cross functional teams, presenting design concepts, and documenting work.
- Insensitive Munitions Awareness: An understanding of insensitive munitions protocols and practices in the design of rocket motors, given the potential hazards involved.
- Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Security Clearance
- Must be willing to travel domestically up to 50%
Desired Skills
- Master’s degree or PhD in in a technical discipline such as physics or aerospace engineering
- Hands-on experience with program/project work in applied R&D and / or production support
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $98100.00 - $182100.00
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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.