Systems Engineer, Principal - Survivability & Nuclear Hardness

Description

Space is a critical domain that connects our technologies, security, and humanity. Lockheed Martin Space is focused on harnessing space’s potential to create innovative, future‑ready solutions while advancing spacecraft and workforce capabilities.

• Apply advanced concepts in electrical, electronics and physics disciplines for Survivability engineering tasks.
• Ensure military space vehicle and missile designs meet performance requirements during and after exposure to specified natural space and man‑made radiation environments.
• Conduct technical planning, specification requirements derivation, modeling and analysis, design, test planning and execution, documentation, and requirements verification/validation to support overall system needs.
• Act as technical consultant for management and customers.
• Join the enterprise Survivability Engineering group; mentor and lead peers.
• Serve as key technical lead, independently directing Survivability tasks and driving timely, high‑quality results while collaborating across FM program teams.

• Experience with man‑made nuclear and natural space radiation environments and nuclear hardness, survivability engineering.
• Conducting radiation assessments and analyses.
• Technical knowledge related to spacecraft / missile development lifecycle and requirements compliance.
• Active or current Secret Security Clearance with willingness or eligibility to obtain a Top Secret Security clearance; US citizenship required.

• Advanced degree in nuclear engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or similar.
• 12+ years combined expertise in natural space radiation and man‑made environments and engineering.
• Experience with radiation software tools such as MCNP, NOVICE, Srim/Trim, Geant4, Creme, Shieldose, Spenvis, Ap8/Ap9 and others.
• Experience working in radiation test facilities (e.g., university labs, national labs).
• Electrical engineering simulation/modeling tools (PSpice, Matlab, etc.) and software for EE and mathematical analysis.
• Knowledge of propulsion, ordnance, mechanical structures, avionics electronics, navigation, guidance & control, missile performance, materials & processes, reliability, safety, support equipment, and EEE (electronic, electrical, electromechanical, electrooptical) components.
• Experience leading anomaly resolution teams.
• Organized, capable of multi‑tasking in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Recognized authority in systems thinking with demonstrated ability to apply techniques and train others.
• Missile or space segment design and test experience with subsystems or fields outside of Systems Engineering.
• Experience with military and technical requirements/specifications and participating in major program reviews (SRR, PDR, etc.).
• Ability to lead and work effectively in multi‑functional teams, integrate across teams, and build professional relationships.
• Experience briefing results to customers and senior leadership.
• Active or current Top Secret clearance.

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Additional benefits vary by location.

Lockheed Martin is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.