Nuclear Hardening and Survivability Engineer – Level 4

Lockheed Martin•Palmdale, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

You will be the Nuclear Hardening and Survivability Engineer – Level 4 for the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics team, which is responsible for developing and implementing design and mitigation strategies to ensure the survivability of weapon systems in nuclear threat environments. As the Nuclear Hardening and Survivability Engineer – Level 4, you will be responsible for performing NH&S engineering functions to support the development of survivable weapon systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and mitigate the effects of nuclear threats, including Electromagnetic Pulse, Ionizing Radiation, Thermal Radiation, Air-Blast, and Radiological exposure.

Requirements

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain an active Interim Secret clearance to start and Top Secret for program.
Bachelor of science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline or equivalent experience.
Experience with leading and executing the analysis and/or evaluation/validation of components, equipment, subsystems, or weapon system analytical models and actual system implementation for weapons compliance to operationally relevant nuclear threat environments.
Experience with nuclear hardened aircraft designs and/or methodologies.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with other Federal agencies, industry, National and/or Service Laboratories & Test facilities.
Experience working with cross-functional technical teams.
Experience presenting to senior leaders, program management, and/or external customers.
Technical planning, specification requirements derivation, test and analysis, design, planning and execution, documentation, and/or requirements/validation supporting overall system compliance.
Experience and/or familiarity with the following standards and handbooks o MIL-STD-1766, MIL-STD-2169, MIL-STD-3023
Knowledge of Earned Value Management System tools/concepts

Responsibilities

Develop and implement NH&S design practices and concepts to ensure the survivability of weapon systems in nuclear threat environments.
Conduct analyses and simulations to assess the effects of nuclear threats on weapon systems and develop mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate NH&S requirements into system design and development.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design reports, test plans, and test reports.
Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior engineers and other team members on NH&S engineering principles and practices.