About this role
Standard Job Description
Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.
The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) program is one of Lockheed Martin’s outstanding programs that prioritizes partnership, integrity, and reliability. The Structures, Propulsion, and Ordnance Engineering team is an organization within the THAAD Interceptor program responsible for the design and engineering support for the interceptor mechanical hardware.
As a Propulsion Engineer you will have the technical responsibility for propulsion products and will collaborate across organizations to help meet safety, schedule, and cost. Scope of responsibility will include:
* Collaborate with a team of Propulsion Engineers which involves open communication between customers and the team. The high level of responsibility will provide developmental, growth and mentorship opportunities to help you advance in your career
* Technical management and recommendations, where you will partner to work root cause analysis, engage in vendor support/relationship building, and acceleration project support
* Direct and manage analytical support tasks in support of hardware action items
* Collaborate with subcontract management to provide technical support, provide and participate in mentorship opportunities and professional development, all while serving as a technical interface to THAAD management, systems engineering, quality, and our customer counterparts
Basic Qualifications
* Experience with propulsion/ordnance production support, integration, and/or qualification of hardware components
* Experience as a hardware owner (such as Certified Principal Engineer: CPE or Subject Matter Expert: SME, etc)
* Combination of experience in: engineering project management, supplier management, annual budget proposals, technical evaluations, tracking and development of cost/schedule
* Exposure to or participation with failure investigations, root cause analysis, and/or corrective action disposition
* Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance
* Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or other related technical/engineering discipline from an accredited college/university with 9 years of professional experience; or 7 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree
Desired Skills
* Experience with propulsion/ordnance desgin or manufacture
* Familiarity with test and/or performance characteristics including propellant burn rate, thrust curves, etc
* Missile and/or aerospace related education or experience
* Experience with THAAD processes and products
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $131100.00 - $243500.00
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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.