Propulsion Engineer, Spaceflight Systems & Testing

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

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.