Full Job Description
You will be the Aeronautical / Propulsion Engineer for the Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Propulsion team in Grand Prairie, TX working a new development program. Our team delivers breakthrough missile propulsion solutions, driving the design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing of solid rocket motors that power today's most demanding aerospace missions.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Aeronautical / Propulsion Engineer you will be responsible for leading technical oversight of a key SRM supplier, accelerating rapid development cycles, and ensuring our motors meet performance, safety, and schedule goals. You'll work cross functionally with missile IPTs, test engineers, and production to translate system requirements into flight ready hardware.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Define and refine product specifications and statements of requirements for new and existing SRMs.
• Generate motor performance predictions and validate them against system level IPT models.
• Develop, review, and execute comprehensive test plans, overseeing supplier level and system level testing.
• Lead weekly working group meetings with motor suppliers, capturing action items and driving resolutions.
• Present motor status updates at internal briefings and formal customer program reviews.
• Coordinate interface development with product design, analysis groups, materials, and production operations.
• Manage engineering drawings and documentation releases through PLM, ensuring configuration control.
• Perform design trade studies, risk assessments, and failure mode analyses to mitigate technical risk.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a collaborative, solution focused culture.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace
Engineering (or equivalent accredited degree
program) with at least 3 years of experience in the field of propulsion
• Competence in manufacturing execution systems, work-instruction management, and change control documentation
• Familiar with basic chemistry and physics with ability to learn and master advanced topics such as polymer chemistry, thermochemistry, rheology, thermodynamics, ballistics, etc.
• Ability to read and understand technical data sheets and drawings
• Ability to collaborate with multi-functional teams - Full Lifecycle Development Experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical systems/programs
• Familiarity with statistical process controls, design of experiments (DOE), root-cause analysis techniques
• Knowledge of nondestructive evaluation methods (radiographic inspection, ultrasonic, etc.)
• Knowledge of solid rocket motor testing methods and ability to critically analyze testing data
• Strong communication skills (both oral and written)
• Collaborative mindset for working with suppliers and contractors
• Ability to obtain government issued Security Clearance Desired Skills
Desired skills
• Proposal Development Experience; Basis of
Estimate (BOE) Development
• Experience with design, build and full rate production of Solid Rocket Motor propulsion systems
• Master's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace
Engineering (or equivalent accredited degree
program) with at least 3 years of experience in the field of propulsion
Ability to work remotely
Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedule Information
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $85,500 - $150,765. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $98,300 - $170,315. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.