Senior Propulsion Engineer - Spacecraft Systems

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible schedules

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Education assistance

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Orlando, FL is seeking an Orion Propulsion Engineer to help research, design, test and certify propulsion components for spaceflight hardware, including valves, thrusters and control systems. You will work in a collaborative environment supporting subsystem integration and flight readiness.

The role emphasizes maintaining design configuration, developing specifications and drawings, and coordinating with suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Knowledge of propulsion/mechanical component development, design, release and testing.
• Experience with requirement development, management, verification, and validation.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-based environment.
• Excellent organizational and verbal/written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development, manufacture, procurement, test and certification for Orion Propulsion components (valves, thrusters, propulsion control systems, engines, tubing).
• Maintain design configuration to ensure flight certification compliance.
• 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

Requirement development

Verification & validation

Collaboration

Communication skills

Engineering release

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Lockheed Martin Space in Orlando, FL is seeking an Orion Propulsion Engineer to help research, design, test and certify propulsion components for spaceflight hardware, including valves, thrusters and control systems. You will work in a collaborative environment supporting subsystem integration and flight readiness.

The role emphasizes maintaining design configuration, developing specifications and drawings, and coordinating with suppliers.