Standard Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. 

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you!

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

Coordinates planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility. Plans and formulates engineering program; reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications. Evaluates and approves design changes, specification and drawing releases. Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in a technical field
• Demonstrated ability to work with technical leads to perform one or more of the following: manage cost, manage schedule, or manage technical scope
• Knowledge of program lifecycle and how early achievements may drive future costs
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Final Secret security clearance

Desired Skills

• Experience in one or more flight science (Aerodynamics, Thermodynamics, Mass Properties, Loads & Dynamics, Stress, etc.) disciplines with demonstrated ability to work with modeling tools appropriate to flight science discipline.
• Project management
• Experience throughout engineering lifecycle (system definition, design, build, test and operational deployment)
• Positive demeanor, accountable and responsible and able to work in a team-focused, dynamic environment
• Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker; selects and applies appropriate systems thinking skills to solve very sophisticated problems and implement constructive change
• Missile or space segment design and test experience with one or more subsystems or fields outside of Systems Engineering
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, with the ability to lead multi-functional teams, build strong relationships with team members and build consensus among peers
• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance