Propulsion Subsystem Engineer

Position: Staff Propulsion Subsystem Engineer
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* 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

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you

Fleet Ballistic Missiles  FBM  is one of Lockheed Martin's best in class Lines of Businesses that prioritizes partnership, integrity and reliability  Controls Engineering is an organization within FBM that facilitates control of the missile through servo actuators, gas hydraulic systems and small rocket motors

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

This role is as a RSE delegate for the PBCS which provides a single technical point of contact for the entire PBSC and each product within the PBCS while providing continuity of product knowledge and source data  The RSE delegate will develop the PBCS architecture and design while collaborating with component development teams  Management of these component and system relationships provides traceability of all products, the product owners, and the required accountability  The RSE delegate should be a knowledgeable, experienced, trained specialist who will act as a technical advocate for the product through the product's lifecycle from requirements definition through mission operations  This RSE delegate is responsible and accountable for proper performance and Mission Success of the PBCS throughout its lifecycle by resisting inappropriate compromise and risk, and balancing technical performance against cost and schedule pressures while ensuring Mission Success

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* Experience working with Subject Matter Experts  SMEs  and other technical personnel to create program plans and track the plans through execution

Experience working on engineering development programs

Experience successfully leading projects as a technical POC

Experience interacting with customers to deliver development hardware or systems

Experience with presentations to internal senior leaders such as Directors

Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance

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Skills:

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* Missile and/or aerospace related education or experience

 Missile and/or space propulsion hardware experience

Experience with space propulsion hardware development

Experience with FBM processes and products

Experience with aerospace manufacturing

 Experience in gas/fluid dynamics or energetics/propellants

 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

** Security Clearance Statement:
** This position requires a government security clearance, you…