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Propulsion Engineer Senior

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Grand Prairie, TX
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Job Number 728542BR

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

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

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: 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 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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

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: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Aeronautical Engineering

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First
group id: lckmtncx

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