Electrical Engineer: Thermal Battery Subject Matter Expert Security Clearance

Position: Electrical Engineer: Thermal Battery Subject Matter Expert with Security Clearance
Job Number 718326

Description:

You will be the Electrical Engineer:
Thermal Battery Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the PAC 3 program on the Missiles & Fire Control (MFC) team. Our team designs, develops, and sustains the advanced thermal battery technology that powers precision engagement missiles for the U.S. Army and allied forces. We partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain groups to ensure every battery meets stringent performance, safety, and schedule requirements.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Electrical Engineer:
Thermal Battery SME you will lead the technical direction of thermal battery design, development, testing, and field support. You'll act as the chief technical bridge between internal stakeholders, government customers, and external suppliers, driving solutions that keep the PAC 3 missile ready for global deployment. Your responsibilities will include:
• Provide expert guidance on thermal battery architecture, materials, and test methodologies throughout the product lifecycle.

• Lead cross functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to integrate battery solutions into the missile system.

• Conduct root cause failure analyses, develop corrective action plans, and track implementation to improve reliability.

• Review, comment on, and approve engineering change requests, technical reports, and test procedures to ensure compliance with program standards.

• Evaluate supplier proposals-assessing cost, schedule, and technical merit-and make recommendations that balance risk and performance.

• Assess non conformances, lead Material Review Board (MRB) dispositions, and drive corrective actions.

• Work directly with suppliers to qualify new thermal battery designs, providing technical oversight and mentorship.

• Communicate regularly with government customers to capture requirements, provide status updates, and deliver technical guidance.

• Coordinate supplier activities in partnership with Sub Contracts Management to align with overall program milestones.

• Support obsolescence planning, identifying replacement parts and mitigation strategies before they impact production.

• Provide technical oversight of a major subcontractor, ensuring deliverables meet quality and schedule commitments.

• Travel as needed to customer and supplier sites, both within the Continental United States (CONUS) and internationally, to validate designs and oversee critical reviews. Why Join Us
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is remote. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or Chemistry

• Minimum 4 years of experience in the design, development, and testing of thermal batteries

• In-depth knowledge of thermal battery chemistry, materials, design principles, production processes, and failure modes

• Experience with thermal battery testing and evaluation, including performance characterization and failure analysis

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and develop creative solutions

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present technical data to internal and external stakeholders

• Proficient with Microsoft Office

• Ability to obtain a secret security clearance
Desired

Skills:

• Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in a relevant field

• 8+ years…