Propulsion Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Littleton, CO

8h•Onsite

About The Position

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 have the opportunity to: manage rocket engine hardware, be empowered to develop technical solutions, and potentially be the technical lead of a component throughout different phases of the product life-cycle (qualification, production, service support, aging, etc.).

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Engineering or in a related discipline
Ability to work in a collaborative and highly integrated team environment
Ability and desire to assume ownership of tasks and drive to closure quickly and efficiently
Understanding of mechanical and/or propulsion engineering principals
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Microsoft Office skills
Must be a US Citizen for consideration due to security clearance requirement

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of propulsion subsystems and component functions
Experience with bi-propellant engines or monopropellant thrusters
Experience combustion or fluid flow dynamics
Experience with high temperature materials
Experience with valves or pumps
Experience with green propellants
Experience with additive manufacturing
Experience with cold gas, monopropellant, and/or bipropellant propulsion systems

Responsibilities

Manage rocket engine hardware
Develop technical solutions
Potentially be the technical lead of a component throughout different phases of the product life-cycle (qualification, production, service support, aging, etc.)