Systems Engineer, Principal - Survivability & Nuclear Hardness

Lockheed Martin•Littleton, CO

22h•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. As a Principal Systems Engineer and the authority in Survivability Engineering, you will support the System Engineering (SE) Special Disciplines and other integrated product area organizations in one or more of the following areas: Applying advanced concepts in electrical, electronics and physics disciplines to execute various tasks related to Survivability engineering specialty. Ensuring that military space vehicle and missile designs, from the component level to the system level, will meet performance requirements during and after exposure to specified environments, including natural space and man-made radiation environments. Conducting technical planning, specification requirements derivation, modeling and analysis, design, test planning and execution, documentation, requirements verification/validation to support overall system needs and act as technical consultant for management and customers. Will join the enterprise Survivability Engineering group, will be partnered with other authorities, mentor and lead peers. Serving in a key technical lead role, independently and leading other team members, in executing Survivability tasks, driving timely high quality results, while maintaining collaboration across both the Survivability team and the greater FBM program. Mentoring junior engineers within Survivability Engineering. This position may require occasional travel at various periods of time based on program lifecycle and need for presenting material to Program or Customer. You can learn more about Denver, CO by visiting this link. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Experience in man-made Nuclear and Natural Space Radiation environments and in Nuclear Hardness and Survivability engineering
Experience conducting radiation assessments and analyses
Possesses technical knowledge, depth and breadth, related to spacecraft / missile development lifecycle and requirements compliance.
Active or Current Secret Security Clearance with willingness/eligibility to obtain a Top Secret Security clearance; US Citizenship Required
Experience with military and technical requirements/specifications

Nice To Haves

Advance Degree in Nuclear Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar area of study
12+ years combined expertise in Natural Space Radiation and Man-Made environments and Engineering
Experience with Radiation software tools (e.g., MCNP, NOVICE, Srim/Trim, Novice/Geant4, Creme96, Creme-mc, Shieldose, Spenvis, Omere, Ap8/Ap8, and Ap9/Ae9)
Experience working in Radiation test facilities [e.g., test labs in universities such as University of California at Davis, Texas A&M, Indiana University Cyclotron Facility (IUCF), Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL)]]
Experience with Piece-part radiation testing, performance, and reliability
Experience with Electrical Engineering simulation/modeling tools (e.g. PSpice, etc) and software tools for performing EE and mathematical analysis (e.g. Matlab, etc)
Knowledge or experience in the following relevant subject areas: Propulsion, Ordnance, Mechanical Structures, Avionics Electronics, Navigation, Guidance & Control, Missile Performance, Materials & Processes, EEE parts, Flight Software, Reliability, Safety, Support Equipment
Electronic, electrical, electromechanical and electrooptical (EEEE) components
Experience working and collaborating with peers and senior material specialists from within and outside the engineering group
Missile or space segment design and test experience with one or more subsystems or fields outside of Systems Engineering
Experience participating in major program reviews (SRR, PDR, ETC)
Demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in multi-functional teams, integration across teams, build strong professional relationships with team members and build consensus among peers
Active or Current Top Secret clearance

Responsibilities

Applying advanced concepts in electrical, electronics and physics disciplines to execute various tasks related to Survivability engineering specialty.
Ensuring that military space vehicle and missile designs, from the component level to the system level, will meet performance requirements during and after exposure to specified environments, including natural space and man-made radiation environments.
Conducting technical planning, specification requirements derivation, modeling and analysis, design, test planning and execution, documentation, requirements verification/validation to support overall system needs and act as technical consultant for management and customers.
Serving in a key technical lead role, independently and leading other team members, in executing Survivability tasks, driving timely high quality results, while maintaining collaboration across both the Survivability team and the greater FBM program.
Mentoring junior engineers within Survivability Engineering.
Lead anomaly resolution teams
Be organized and is able to effectively multi-task in a dynamic, fast paced environment
Be recognized as an authority in systems thinking techniques with the demonstrated ability to apply them to a wide range of sophisticated problems and train others in their application
Experience in briefing results to customers and senior leadership