Mechanical Engineer - Propulsion and Propellent Safety
Job in
Englewood, Arapahoe County, Colorado, 80113, USA
Listed on 2026-07-01
Listing for:
Lockheed Martin
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
* 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 outstanding programs that prioritizes partnership, integrity and reliability Propulsion Engineering is an organization within FBM which design and provides production/facility support for all three stages of the Boost Rocket Motors
As a Sr Propulsion Engineer you will have a blend of technical and programmatic responsibilities and will collaborate across organizations to help meet safety, schedule, and cost
Responsibilities include:
Collaborate with a team of Propulsion Engineers which involves open communication between customers and the team The high level of responsibility will provide developmental, growth and mentorship opportunities to help you advance in your career
Technical management and recommendation
for the Boost Rocket Motors, where you will partner to work root cause analysis, engage in vendor support/relationship building, and production delivery support
Use strong collaboration skills that can accommodate our various partners across differing geographic locations
Direct and lead analytical support tasks in support of hardware action items
Collaborate with subcontract management to provide technical support, provide and participate in mentorship opportunities and professional development, all while serving as a technical interface to FBM management, systems engineering, quality, and our Navy counterparts
To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin cultivates an inclusive work environment that inspires differences and big picture thinking
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
Medical
Dental
401k
Paid time off
Work/life balance
Career development
Mentorship opportunities
Rewards & recognition
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package
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* Basic Qualifications:
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* Experience with production support, integration, and/or qualification of hardware components
Experience as a hardware owner or equivalent such as Certified Principal Engineer: CPE or Subject Matter Expert: SME, etc
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 obtain or maintain a DoD Secret Clearance; US citizenship is required
** Desired
Skills:
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* Missile and/or aerospace related education or experience
Experience with FBM processes and products
Experience as project or team lead
Risk and opportunity experience with an understanding of continuous improvement concepts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated leadership and initiative
Review rocket motor aging data and analyses Recommend updates to data acquisition and analysis efforts
Experienced with energetic safety input for CAPMs, SRR's, PDR's, CDR's
Knowledge and ability to provide analyses of motor and missile environmental excursions
Knowledge of static fire test
** Security Clearance Statement:
** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration
** Clearance Level:
** Top Secret
** Other Important Information You Should Know*
* ** Expression of Interest:
** By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings
** Ability to Work Remotely:
** Onsite Full time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility
** Work Schedules:
** Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed These…
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