Mechanical Engineer

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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.
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Lockheed Martin Space in Littleton, CO is seeking a new propulsion component engineer. In this role you will support the design, development, testing, procurement, and integration of a propulsion component into the propulsion subsystem.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the responsible engineer and hardware expert for at least one specific propulsion component.
• Interface with the supplier throughout the design, build, test, and delivery of the component.
• Interface with the using program(s) and be the technical advocate for the component.
• Develop and verify component requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or in a related discipline

• Ability to work in a collaborative and highly integrated team environment

• Ability and desire to assume ownership of tasks and drive to closure quickly and efficiently

• Understanding of mechanical and/or propulsion engineering principals

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Microsoft Office skills

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of propulsion subsystems and component functions

• Experience with supplier interactions

• Experience with component requirement writing

• Experience with EEE parts

• Experience with cold gas, monopropellant, and/or bipropellant propulsion systems