Staff Propulsion Subsystem Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Englewood, CO

1d•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. Fleet Ballistic Missiles (FBM) is one of Lockheed Martin’s best-in-class Lines of Businesses that prioritizes partnership, integrity and reliability. Controls Engineering is an organization within FBM that facilitates control of the missile through servo actuators, gas hydraulic systems and small rocket motors. We are a community of engineers looking for a dependable engineer to join our tight-knit group. The Mechanical Controls group is an organization within FBM that is responsible for the design and production support of the systems that control the missile both before and after boost. This position is for an Engineer in the Post Boost Control System (PBCS) IPT that both collaborates well in a team environment and has excellent communication skills. In this role, you will have numerous opportunities to represent the PBCS IPT with our Navy partner, LM leadership, and suppliers, with many opportunities for career development along the way. The PBCS IPT is responsible for the development, manufacture, and management of the PBCS which is an attitude control and propulsive subsystem controlling the missile in a phase of the flight. This role is as a RSE delegate for the PBCS which provides a single technical point of contact for the entire PBSC and each product within the PBCS while providing continuity of product knowledge and source data. The RSE delegate will develop the PBCS architecture and design while collaborating with component development teams. Management of these component and system relationships provides traceability of all products, the product owners, and the required accountability. The RSE delegate should be a knowledgeable, experienced, trained specialist who will act as a technical advocate for the product through the product's lifecycle from requirements definition through mission operations. This RSE delegate is responsible and accountable for proper performance and Mission Success of the PBCS throughout its lifecycle by resisting inappropriate compromise and risk, and balancing technical performance against cost and schedule pressures while ensuring Mission Success

Requirements

Experience working with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and other technical personnel to create program plans and track the plans through execution
Experience working on engineering development programs
Experience successfully leading projects as a technical POC
Experience interacting with customers to deliver development hardware or systems
Experience with presentations to internal senior leaders such as Directors
Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance

Nice To Haves

Missile and/or aerospace related education or experience
Missile and/or space propulsion hardware experience
Experience with space propulsion hardware development
Experience with FBM processes and products
Experience with aerospace manufacturing
Experience in gas/fluid dynamics or energetics/propellants
Experience as principal engineer delegate or project lead
Risk and opportunity experience with an understanding of continuous improvement concepts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated leadership and initiative