Mechanical Engineer Sr - E3

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
• Knowledge and understanding of propulsion/mechanical component development, design, engineering release, and/or testing
• Experience or knowledge of requirement development, management, verification, and/or validation
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment
• Excellent organizational and verbal/written communication skills

Desired Skills

• Certified Principle Engineer (CPE) or Delegate Experience
• Experience in a production program
• Experience or education in propulsion relevant disciplines (e.g. fluids, thermodynamics, controls, combustion)
• Interface experience with subcontract suppliers
• Communicating design and test status to engineering teams, internal customers, and senior/executive leadership