Electrical Engineer: Thermal Battery Subject Matter Expert

Job Description

You will be the Electrical Engineer: Thermal Battery Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the PAC 3 program on the Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) team. Our team designs, develops, and sustains the advanced thermal battery technology that powers precision engagement missiles for the U.S. Army and allied forces. We partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain groups to ensure every battery meets stringent performance, safety, and schedule requirements.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Electrical Engineer: Thermal Battery SME you will lead the technical direction of thermal battery design, development, testing, and field support. You'll act as the chief technical bridge between internal stakeholders, government customers, and external suppliers, driving solutions that keep the PAC 3 missile ready for global deployment. Your responsibilities will include:

Provide expert guidance on thermal battery architecture, materials, and test methodologies throughout the product lifecycle.
Lead cross functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to integrate battery solutions into the missile system.
Conduct root cause failure analyses, develop corrective action plans, and track implementation to improve reliability.
Review, comment on, and approve engineering change requests, technical reports, and test procedures to ensure compliance with program standards.
Evaluate supplier proposals-assessing cost, schedule, and technical merit-and make recommendations that balance risk and performance.
Assess non conformances, lead Material Review Board (MRB) dispositions, and drive corrective actions.
Work directly with suppliers to qualify new thermal battery designs, providing technical oversight and mentorship.
Communicate regularly with government customers to capture requirements, provide status updates, and deliver technical guidance.
Coordinate supplier activities in partnership with Sub Contracts Management to align with overall program milestones.
Support obsolescence planning, identifying replacement parts and mitigation strategies before they impact production.
Provide technical oversight of a major subcontractor, ensuring deliverables meet quality and schedule commitments.
Travel as needed to customer and supplier sites, both within the Continental United States (CONUS) and internationally, to validate designs and oversee critical reviews.

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 remote.

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

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or Chemistry
Minimum 4 years of experience in the design, development, and testing of thermal batteries
In-depth knowledge of thermal battery chemistry, materials, design principles, production processes, and failure modes
Experience with thermal battery testing and evaluation, including performance characterization and failure analysis
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and develop creative solutions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present technical data to internal and external stakeholders
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Ability to obtain a secret security clearance

Desired skills

Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in a relevant field
8+ years of experience in the thermal battery industry
Experience with thermal battery modeling and simulation tools
Experience with MATLAB tools for data analysis and visualization
Knowledge of analytical equipment used in the evaluation of battery materials and failure investigations, including DSC, TGA, SEM/EDX, and Karl Fischer titration
Knowledge of government regulations and standards related to thermal batteries, such as NAVSEA S9310, RCC 319, and MIL-DTL-23659

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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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.

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Other Important Information

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Ability to work remotely

Full-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work remotely full time at a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a Lockheed Martin office for periodic meetings.

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 $122,900 - $216,660. 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 $141,300 - $244,835. 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.