Lockheed Martin

Mechanical Engineer - Propulsion


PayCompetitive
LocationLittleton/Colorado
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 687216BR

      Basic Qualifications

      •Experience with 1st order analysis in fluids, statics and dynamics, heat transfer/ thermal.
      •Knowledge of mechanical CAD modeling and drafting
      •Understanding of mechanical and propulsion engineering principals
      •Desire and ability to own technical challenges through solution

      US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

      Job Code/Title

      E1412:Mechanical Engineer

      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.

      In this role you will support the engineering team by performing preliminary and detailed level component and system design, development, and integration for flight as well as ground systems.

      Your duties will include responsibility for the design, manufacture, procurement and test for the Electric Propulsion System components and assemblies. This job requires coordinating with customers, suppliers, test facilities, and other related fields including manufacturing, subcontracts, quality, structure design, analysis, systems engineering, and integration with affected subsystems and facilities. Other duties may include,
      •Support Electric Propulsion Subsystem Integration
      •Assist on the conceptual development, requirements definition, and design of propulsion components
      •Establish qualification and acceptance test procedures and then review supplier data
      •Eork closely with propulsion engineers to ensure system integration and flight success
      •Perform trade studies to select the appropriate design solution
      •Develop product performance specifications, statements of work, and supplier data requirements for components
      •Provide requirements flow-down, verification, and maintain technical baseline at the suppliers
      •Ability to work on a multi-disciplined team including ATLO to maintain ground test equipment and establishing relationship with suppliers to support high quality deliveries
      •Generate procurement documents including Supplier Data Requirements (SRDs), Statements of Work (SOWs), etc.
      •Provide detailed task planning and execution
      •Identify and communicate risks and opportunities


      You have opportunities to play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.

      Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
      • Medical
      • Dental
      • 401k
      • Paid time off
      • Work/life balance
      • Career development
      • Mentorship opportunities
      • Rewards & recognition

      You can learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package by visiting this link.

      Desired skills

      •Familiarity with Fluid Mechanics
      •Experience with circuit design
      •Knowledge of the following types of electric propulsion: Hall Current Thrusters, Arcjets, Gridded Ion Engines, EHTs, etc.
      •Familiarity with Propulsion system integration
      •Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
      •Hands on Hardware experience
      •Ability to collaborate effectively with adjacent fields (systems engineering, electronics, stress/thermal analysis, configuration management, production, test, quality…)
      •Knowledge of Requirement development and management
      •Excellent verbal/written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with technical and non-technical audiences.

      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.

      Select the Telework classification for this position

      Employee will telework <>

      Ability to Telecommute

      Part time telecommuting

      Shift

      First

      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.

      Work Schedule

      9x80 every other Friday off

      Security Clearance Information

      This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

      Security Clearance

      Secret

      LMCareers Business Unit

      SPACE

      Department

      73C0A00:Propulsion and Energetics

      Job Class

      Mechanical Engineering

      Job Category

      Experienced Professional

      City, State

      Littleton-CO

      City

      Littleton

      Zip

      80127

      Virtual

      no

      Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

      Possible

      Req Type

      Full-Time

      Direct/Indirect

      Direct

      *

      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.

      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.

      National Pay Statement

      Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $70,100 - $123,625. 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 and New York is $80,600 - $139,840. 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.

  • About the company

      Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.

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