ElectroMechanical Engineer V, Connector Responsible Engineer

Lockheed Martin Corporation•Englewood, CO

50d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fleet Ballistic Missile Avionics team is seeking an experienced Electromechanical Engineer who will serve as the Connector Certified Product Engineer (CPE) within the Cable and Connector IPT. Location: This position does not support teleworking; you will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in: Littleton or Englewood CO and be expected to work a flexible 9x80 schedule in the office full-time. What does this role look like? You will lead execution of trade studies on connector design approaches and will provide technical data for informal and formal design review documentation and presentations. You will lead the technical development of preliminary 3D concept models of space flight avionics connectors and ultimately advance them for flight use. You will support manufacturing and test disciplines in minimizing cycle time and resolving problems. You will establish specifications for contract assemblers and raw-material vendors. You will interface with Parts Engineering, Quality Assurance and Purchasing regarding material quality and vendor performance. Provide producible designs that meet technical, cost, and schedule requirements. Key activities you will accomplish in this role: Develop connector designs, performance and test requirements, and stress and thermal analysis. Integrate with Cable/Harness design team Leverage LE2 R&D accomplishments to date into the LE2 subsystem architecture concepts as appropriate. Define the requirements and provide the framework for architecture and interface development & maintenance throughout the program lifecycle. Generate and release design disclosure artifacts including technical presentations and end of year reports. Work on a cross-functional team in the development and integration of world class avionics systems. Participate in iterative design reviews, Engineering Material Review Board (EMRB) hardware discrepancy decisions and Failure Review Board (FRB) as required. Resolve test anomalies and support system level testing. You must be able to work autonomously, delivering the work products and being accountable for milestone achievement at a high level of reporting. To be effective in this role, you will need: Experience with wire harness and cables design of electrical\mechanical interconnects for satellite spacecraft equipment and/or missile systems. 8+ years professional experience. While no clearance is needed to start in this position, you will need to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance, thus US Citizenship is required. Why Lockheed Martin? Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package. Find out more on how we proudly support Hiring Our Heroes. At Space we value your skills, training, and education. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach - and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee… join us to experience your future! Let's do Space!

Requirements

Experience with wire harness and cables design of electrical\mechanical interconnects for satellite spacecraft equipment and/or missile systems.
8+ years professional experience.
While no clearance is needed to start in this position, you will need to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance, thus US Citizenship is required.
Bachelor of Science or higher from an accredited college in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
Proven experience in electrical/mechanical engineering including wire harness/cable design, RF or electronic package interfaces.
Knowledge of cable manufacturing processes (connectors, crimping, soldering, forming, testing)
Experience in synthesizing requirements into cable and harness designs at different assembly levels
Experience leading engineering teams in the design, development, and test of cables and connectors for space grade applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and managing an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
Experience in formal risk management processes.
Working knowledge of EPDM tools or equivalent
Exposure to DFx Principles (Design for Affordability, Design for Manufacturability, etc.)
Experience with 3D printing/prototyping
Experience with CREO CAD modeling and Zuken
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint)
Familiarity with FBM specifications/procedures
Familiarity and experience partnering with SP/SPF Customer Partners
Experience with QNotes (SAP/ERP), PMP Database, FAST Items, DaSI, and FBM Web (Livelink)
Previous CPE and MRB experience
Ability to communicate issues and additional resource needs to leadership
Experience with subcontracted hardware suppliers
Exposure to Requalification Activities including MORAs and Supplier Relocations
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment and with adjacent disciplines
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with technical and non-technical audiences including design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.)
Hands-on hardware experience

Responsibilities

Lead execution of trade studies on connector design approaches and will provide technical data for informal and formal design review documentation and presentations.
Lead the technical development of preliminary 3D concept models of space flight avionics connectors and ultimately advance them for flight use.
Support manufacturing and test disciplines in minimizing cycle time and resolving problems.
Establish specifications for contract assemblers and raw-material vendors.
Interface with Parts Engineering, Quality Assurance and Purchasing regarding material quality and vendor performance.
Provide producible designs that meet technical, cost, and schedule requirements.
Develop connector designs, performance and test requirements, and stress and thermal analysis.
Integrate with Cable/Harness design team
Leverage LE2 R&D accomplishments to date into the LE2 subsystem architecture concepts as appropriate.
Define the requirements and provide the framework for architecture and interface development & maintenance throughout the program lifecycle.
Generate and release design disclosure artifacts including technical presentations and end of year reports.
Work on a cross-functional team in the development and integration of world class avionics systems.
Participate in iterative design reviews, Engineering Material Review Board (EMRB) hardware discrepancy decisions and Failure Review Board (FRB) as required.
Resolve test anomalies and support system level testing.
Work autonomously, delivering the work products and being accountable for milestone achievement at a high level of reporting.