Propulsion Engineer

Employer description

Standard Job Description
Your duties will include responsibility for design, manufacture, procurement and testing of the propulsion system components and assemblies. This job requires coordinating with customers, suppliers, test facilities, and other related fields including manufacturing, subcontracts, quality, structure design, analysis, systems engineering, and integration with affected subsystems and facilities. Other duties may include,

Subsystem IntegrationReview conceptual development, requirements definition, and design of propulsion componentsDevelop product performance specifications, statements of work, and supplier data requirements for componentsMaintain engineering drawings, specifications, and technical analyses to support systems and componentsDevelop and provide design solutions, of varying complexity, using solid models, detailed drawings, and release of engineering work products under the supervision of a senior Propulsion Engineer.Review requirements, from various sources (instrumentation, dynamics, stress, systems, thermal, manufacturing, etc.) to ensure that applicable requirements are flowed into the detailed design of assigned products.Support production meetings and manufacturing & test anomaly/discrepancy resolutionEvaluate technical aspects of the procurement from the selected hardware supplierProvide user documentation and recommendations to data packages to support peer and customer reviews, present analysis data to engineering teams, customer technical representatives, and Program Office personnel at technical interchange meetings and design reviewBasic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or in related discipline Experience with 1st order analysis in fluids, statics and dynamics, heat transfer/ thermalExperience with mechanical CAD modeling in CREO or equivalentExcellent verbal/written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with technical and non-technical audiences1+ years of related experienceDesired Skills
Experience with propulsion component development and system integration experienceAbility to collaborate effectively with adjacent fields (systems engineering, electronics, stress/thermal analysis, configuration management, production, test, quality…)Familiar with design for Manufacturability (DFM)Experience with supply chain management and subcontractsExperience with anomaly management with standard root cause tools (e.g. fishbone or fault tree analysis)Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.  

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.For (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.