Mechanical Engineer Propulsion Subsystem

Basic Qualifications

Strong understanding of propulsion subsystems
Experience with interfacing with subcontractors
Experience with cross functional teams
Desire and ability to own technical challenges through solution

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.

If this describes you, come join our team as our next Propulsion Engineer!

As responsible propulsion hardware engineer, you would be responsible for the selection, procurement, manufacture and test of propulsion system components and assemblies. This job requires coordinating with the other members of the propulsion group, customers, suppliers, test facilities, and other related disciplines such as manufacturing, thermal, structural and electrical engineering as well as Systems and Quality.

Your Tasks Will Include

Assisting on the conceptual development, requirements definition, and design of propulsion components
Developing product performance specifications, statements of work, and supplier data deliverables for components
Providing requirements flow-down and verification, and maintaining technical baseline at the suppliers
Maintaining engineering drawings, specifications, and technical analyses to support systems and components
Performing Solid modeling as needed
Performing trade studies to select the appropriate design or test solution
Supporting component test definition, monitoring, data reduction, and performance analysis
Supporting hardware discrepancy resolution and failure analysis, incl coordination with quality, management, subject matter experts and customers
Certifying your component(s) for delivery and integration into the subsystem
Supporting Subsystem manufacturing and test activities
Providing clear technical status/recommendation to peers and customers, presenting analysis data to engineering teams, customer technical representatives, and Program Office personnel at technical interchange meetings and design reviews.

As a part of a dynamic and experienced group with wide responsibilities you will have the opportunity to learn and grow in your position.

Desired Skills

Experience with mechanical CAD modeling in CREO or equivalent
Knowledge of hardware procurement/development process
Currently possess a TS/SCI
Propulsion component development and system integration experience
Knowledge of GD&T.
Hands on Hardware experience
Knowledge of pressure vessels
User of CREO CAD software
Additive manufacturing experience
Familiar with design for Manufacturability (DFM)
Flight Hardware Design experience
Experience with supply chain management and subcontracts
Ability to collaborate effectively with adjacent fields (systems engineering, electronics, stress/thermal analysis, configuration management, production, test, quality…)
Willingness to mentor junior engineers.
Solid understanding of mechanical and propulsion engineering principals

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

Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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