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Top Secret/SCI
$85,500 - $150,765
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Engineering - Mechanical
Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA (On-Site/Office)
Job Number 712063BR
Description:The Payload Launch Site Support Services (PLSSS) Program, within LM Space, provides launch processing support functions for our government customer. Key elements of the program scope include spacecraft launch preparations, spacecraft transportation operations, and processing facilities O&M. The primary operating location is Vandenberg AFB, CA, with support of other locations also required.
As a member of the team, you will be called upon to perform a variety of Mechanical Engineering design and operational tasks.
Summary of Key Duties for this position:
• Design, operate, and maintain propellant loading systems, instrumentation, data collection, that support spacecraft fueling operations
• Design, operate, and maintain mechanical, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical systems that support spacecraft transportation and launch pad operations
• Perform facilities mechanical engineering tasks in support of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R) systems, HVAC controls, chilled and hot water distribution systems, and fire suppression systems
• Conduct system performance evaluations and make appropriate recommendations to modify designs or repair equipment as needed
• Apply knowledge in troubleshooting and proposing solutions for mechanical-related issues
• Collaborate with other disciplines and departments to ensure understanding of project specifications and business needs, and deliver system level results
• Direct the development, installation, and operation of new hardware and software systems
• Ensure projects are completed on-time and within the specified budget
Basic Qualifications:
• Possess practical Mechanical Engineering operations and/or maintenance experience within an industrial or commercial environment
• Ability to work in a launch site environment, with the ability to climb stairs and evacuate the launch complex wearing breathing apparatus, if required
• Willing and able to support periodic travel, overtime, and alternate shifts, if required
• This position requires special access to support the program and requires the selected candidate to be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain a TS/SCI w/ Poly
Desired Skills:
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated teamwork, communication, and inter-personal skills
• Operational experience with high value, one-of-a-kind mechanical systems, including mechanical, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical systems that support spacecraft transportation, propellant loading, and launch pad operations
• Experience in a design, build, test environment
• Test planning, test execution, technical test documentation experience
• Experience in presenting technical information with leadership, teammates, suppliers, vendors, and government customers
Experience with:
• MAXIMO
• Fluid Dynamics
• HVAC systems
• Solid modeling design CREO/PRO-E, Auto CAD
• Structural analysis basic "hand calculations" and FEA Finite Element Analysis
• Chemistry, hypergolic fuel (propellant) knowledge and gas systems
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
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.
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.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Mechanical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
Description:The Payload Launch Site Support Services (PLSSS) Program, within LM Space, provides launch processing support functions for our government customer. Key elements of the program scope include spacecraft launch preparations, spacecraft transportation operations, and processing facilities O&M. The primary operating location is Vandenberg AFB, CA, with support of other locations also required.
As a member of the team, you will be called upon to perform a variety of Mechanical Engineering design and operational tasks.
Summary of Key Duties for this position:
• Design, operate, and maintain propellant loading systems, instrumentation, data collection, that support spacecraft fueling operations
• Design, operate, and maintain mechanical, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical systems that support spacecraft transportation and launch pad operations
• Perform facilities mechanical engineering tasks in support of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R) systems, HVAC controls, chilled and hot water distribution systems, and fire suppression systems
• Conduct system performance evaluations and make appropriate recommendations to modify designs or repair equipment as needed
• Apply knowledge in troubleshooting and proposing solutions for mechanical-related issues
• Collaborate with other disciplines and departments to ensure understanding of project specifications and business needs, and deliver system level results
• Direct the development, installation, and operation of new hardware and software systems
• Ensure projects are completed on-time and within the specified budget
Basic Qualifications:
• Possess practical Mechanical Engineering operations and/or maintenance experience within an industrial or commercial environment
• Ability to work in a launch site environment, with the ability to climb stairs and evacuate the launch complex wearing breathing apparatus, if required
• Willing and able to support periodic travel, overtime, and alternate shifts, if required
• This position requires special access to support the program and requires the selected candidate to be a US Citizen and have the ability to obtain a TS/SCI w/ Poly
Desired Skills:
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated teamwork, communication, and inter-personal skills
• Operational experience with high value, one-of-a-kind mechanical systems, including mechanical, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical systems that support spacecraft transportation, propellant loading, and launch pad operations
• Experience in a design, build, test environment
• Test planning, test execution, technical test documentation experience
• Experience in presenting technical information with leadership, teammates, suppliers, vendors, and government customers
Experience with:
• MAXIMO
• Fluid Dynamics
• HVAC systems
• Solid modeling design CREO/PRO-E, Auto CAD
• Structural analysis basic "hand calculations" and FEA Finite Element Analysis
• Chemistry, hypergolic fuel (propellant) knowledge and gas systems
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
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.
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.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Mechanical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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