Solid Rocket Motor Engineer, Principal - FL or AL

Job Description

You will be the Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Design Principal Engineer for the Missiles & Fire Control Propulsion team at Lockheed Martin. Our team creates innovative propulsion solutions that enable next generation aerospace vehicles, tackling complex technical challenges in propulsion, structural mechanics and thermodynamics.

What You Will Be Doing
As the SRM Design Principal Engineer you will research, design, analyze and test solid rocket motor components and systems. You will collaborate with structural and thermal analysts, lead cross functional integration efforts and incorporate emerging technologies to deliver high performance, safe propulsion solutions. Your responsibilities will include:

Designing and developing solid rocket motor components and complete motor systems that meet performance, safety and reliability goals.
Interfacing with structural and thermal analysts to verify motor performance, conduct stress, vibration and thermal analyses, and ensure compliance with safety requirements.
Leading or collaborating with cross functional teams (vehicle structures, avionics, systems, test) to integrate the motor into overall vehicle designs.
Conducting research on emerging propulsion technologies, materials and manufacturing processes, and incorporating applicable innovations into designs.
Creating and maintaining detailed design documentation, including 3 D models, drawings, specifications, bill of materials and test plans.
Planning, executing and overseeing testing and evaluation of motor prototypes, analyzing test data and refining designs based on results.
Managing configuration control and ensuring traceability of design changes in Lockheed Martin PLM tools.
Supporting risk assessment activities, safety reviews and certification processes for motor designs.
Mentoring junior engineers and promoting best practices in propulsion design and analysis.

Why Join Us
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Orlando or Troy or Huntsville. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location. Discover more about our Troy, Alabama location.

The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's or higher degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
15+yrs of experience in rocket motor design, propulsion systems, or aerospace engineering is typically required.
Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software for rocket motor modeling.
Strong 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.
A deep understanding of solid rocket motor principles, including propellant chemistry, nozzle design, ignition systems, and thrust optimization.
Ability to analyze complex engineering challenges, propose solutions, and make informed design decisions.
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
Willingness to relocate to a future domestic location that may include one of the following: Orlando, Troy, Huntsville, or other designated location
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
Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance

EEO

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.

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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.

Other Important Information

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

Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

Work Schedule Information

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.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $151,200 - $266,570. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $173,900 - $301,415. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.