Energetics Engineer Asc - Level 1
Listed on 2026-11-04
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineer, Test Engineer
Job Description
Lockheed Martin is seeking a Lethality Engineer to support the Dallas, TX site of Lockheed Martin's MFC Business Area. In this role, you will perform lethality-related engineering research, evaluation, and engineering in order to provide mechanical engineering support for multiple aspects associated with missile systems, warhead technologies, missile defeat mechanisms, protection of launcher vehicles, and armor defeat for systems during their development and/or production.
StandardJob Description
Lockheed Martin is seeking a Lethality Engineer to support the Dallas, TX site of Lockheed Martin's MFC Business Area. In this role, you will perform lethality-related engineering research, evaluation, and engineering in order to provide mechanical engineering support for multiple aspects associated with missile systems, warhead technologies, missile defeat mechanisms, protection of launcher vehicles, and armor defeat for systems during their development and/or production.
The candidate will perform tasks ranging from high-speed impact simulations using structural/hydrodynamic codes to analyzing lethality performance and effectiveness using government-standard codes. The candidate will also be responsible for addressing technical issues for the payload system to include its various subsystems and components leading up to the integration of the payload system into the Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (LMMFC) rocket and/or missile systems.
ResponsibilitiesWill/may Include
- Execute performance predictions of weapon systems via structural/hydrocode analysis
- Develop and process hydrocode models/meshes for energetics analysis
- Assessment of vulnerabilities of target and/or missile systems
- Definition of survivability criteria and failure modes and effects
- Application of survivability/lethality/vulnerability data and modeling results to support testing and evaluation against real and simulated threats
- Provide technical reviews of analyses and test data
- Additional support of system and missile-level trade studies
- Support of development of interface control drawings, performance specifications, and statement of requirements that will be sent to the warhead or armor system subcontractor for use in system development and production
- Support the verification of all technical requirements, review of design package information, preparation of test plans, support of component testing and test results, supporting technical interchange meetings and design reviews, support hardware fabrication and testing
At Lockheed Martin we keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide career opportunities designed to propel development and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger. This is where the best are built. Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials or Chemical Engineering (or related field).
- Strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of explosives. May include experience with material characterization, high strain rate material impact, or similar concepts. Ideally, this includes familiarity with analytical approaches and numerical methods for mechanical analysis of material impacts.
- Ability to obtain, a US DoD Secret (or higher) security clearance.
- Familiarity with hydrocode analysis.
- Knowledge or background in chemistry and material science.
- Experience with COMSOL, Abaqus, MATLAB, or Solid Works.
- Active Secret Clearance.
- Proficiency in Windows/Microsoft Office Suite:
Windows, Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Full-Time Salary Range: $58200.00 - $108200.00
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