We are a community of engineers looking for a dependable engineer to join our tight-knit group. The Mechanical Controls group is an organization within FBM that is responsible for the design and production support of the systems that control the missile both before and after boost. This position is for an Engineer in the Post Boost Control System (PBCS) IPT that both collaborates well in a team environment and has excellent communication skills. In this role, you will have numerous opportunities to represent the PBCS IPT with our Navy partner, LM leadership, and suppliers, with many opportunities for career development along the way. The PBCS IPT is responsible for the development, manufacture, and management of the PBCS which is an attitude control and propulsive subsystem controlling the missile in a phase of the flight.
As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to be the Certified Principle Engineer (CPE) delegate for the PBCS Gas Generators (Small Solid Rocket Motors). As CPE delegate, you will be empowered to develop technical solutions, work with our subcontract partners, perform propulsion analysis, and be a technical lead of the Gas Generators throughout different phases of the product life-cycle (qualification, production, service support, aging, etc.).
The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:
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.
AS A VALUED MEMBER OF OUR TEAM YOU WILL:
- Develop technical requirements
- Lead investigations
- Contribute to new business trade studies
- Enhance cross discipline product development
- Participate in mentorship opportunities and professional development
- Be the technical interface to FBM management, systems engineering, quality, and our Navy counterparts.
Any combination of experience in: engineering project management, supplier management, annual budget proposals, technical evaluations, tracking and development of cost/schedule \ Exposure to or participation with failure investigations, root cause analysis, and/or corrective action disposition
- Ability to interpret data and/or perform data analysis
- Strong written and oral communication with the ability to document technical work clearly
- Proven collaboration in interdisciplinary or project‑team setting
- Ability to obtain a US‑based security clearance if required by the FBM program
Knowledge of the FBM program or other large scale missile or rocket programs
Missile and/or aerospace related education or experience
- Experience with FBM processes and products
- Experience with aerospace manufacturing
- Experience in gas/fluid dynamics or energetics/propellants
- Experience in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Experience as principal engineer delegate or project lead
- Risk and opportunity experience with an understanding of continuous improvement concepts
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated leadership and initiative
Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
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.
Skills Required
- Experience with engineering project management, supplier management, annual budget proposals, technical evaluations, or cost and schedule tracking
- Experience with failure investigations, root cause analysis, or corrective action disposition
- Ability to interpret data and perform data analysis
- Strong written and oral communication skills and ability to clearly document technical work
- Experience collaborating in interdisciplinary or project-team settings
- Ability to obtain a US-based security clearance if required by the program
- Knowledge of the FBM program or other large-scale missile or rocket programs
- Missile or aerospace-related education or experience
- Experience with FBM processes and products
- Experience with aerospace manufacturing
- Experience in gas or fluid dynamics, energetics, or propellants
- Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Experience as a principal engineer delegate or project lead
- Risk and opportunity management experience and understanding of continuous improvement concepts
- Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in AI prompting as applied to the position
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