Mechanical Engineer - E2

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Alabama; On-site; USD 71,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in the United States is seeking an Orion Propulsion Engineer to advance propulsion components and integration for space missions. You will engage in development, manufacture, test, and certification of valves, thrusters, control systems, engines and tubing.

This role emphasizes collaboration, certification maintenance, and drawing releases, with opportunities to impact flight missions and future deep space exploration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Basic knowledge of propulsion or mechanical hardware components.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Excellent organizational and verbal/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• As An Orion Propulsion Engineer, you will support propulsion component products (valves, thrusters, propulsion control systems, engines, tubing).
• Maintain design configuration to ensure continued certification for flight missions.
• Support propulsion subsystem integration and system-level testing.
• Develop and maintain product performance specifications, statements of work, and engineering drawings.
• Review and approve supplier data requirements and deliverables for propulsion components.

Skills

Propulsion engineering

CAD

System integration

Engineering teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CAD software

Drawing release

Job description

Standard Job Description

Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

Standard Job Description

Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

Job Description

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. Lockheed Martin is the prime contractor building the Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, NASA's first spacecraft crafted for long-duration, human rated deep space exploration. Orion will transport humans to interplanetary destinations beyond low Earth orbit to the moon, eventually Mars, and return them safely back to Earth. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

As An Orion Propulsion Engineer, You Will

• Support the development, manufacture, procurement, test, and product certification for Orion Propulsion component products including valves, thrusters, propulsion control systems, engines, and associated tubing systems.
• Maintenance of the design configuration to ensure continued certification compliance for flight missions
• Support Orion Propulsion subsystem integration and system level testing
• Develop and/or maintain product performance specifications, statements of work, and engineering drawings
• Review and approve supplier data requirements and deliverables for Propulsion components

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university, or in a related discipline
• Basic knowledge, experience, or educations with Propulsion or Mechanical hardware components and hardware
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment
• Excellent organizational and verbal/written communication skills

Desired Skills

• Experience, familiarity with Propulsion engineering principles and processes
• Knowledge of requirement definition, verification, and product certification for spaceflight
• Experience with CAD and release of drawings
• Experience with System and/or Subsystem Integration

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00

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.