SRM Lead Composite Design Engineer, Sr - Orlando, FL

Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Lead Composite Design Engineer

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Lead Composite Design Engineer to join our creative team of engineers. The candidate will be involved in developing solid rocket motor composites design and associated pressure vessel hardware.

• Lead mechanical design activities for composite structures, including strategic booster motor composite cases and tactical rocket motor cases.
• Will independently develop design concepts, 3D models and support the development of detailed support documentation for the manufacture of parts.
• Conduct trade studies and develop component specifications and procedures as required.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including analysts, manufacturing, project engineering, quality and customer support groups.
• Plan and execute design tasks with limited general direction and work effectively within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment. Review and task engineers and operators supporting build and test activities.
• Write test plans, write procedures for fabrication efforts, oversee testing, analyze test data and make revisions to design based on results.
• Travel to and participate in lab and production hardware processing at partner facilities. Assess and address nonconforming hardware, process planning, support production meetings, and work with supply chain to assure that design requirements are met.
• Identify and support risk reduction and environmental test requirements. This may include manufacturing pathfinders, subscale testing, component and system level qualification tests.
• Conduct research to stay updated on industry advancements and incorporate new technologies into designs.

• Bachelor's of Science in a STEM degree (preferred Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering) and at least 8+ years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years experience with CAD software tools (prefer CREO and/or NX).
• Proficient in simulation and analysis tools such as composite layup codes coupled with finite element analysis (FEA), FEA tools such as ANSYS Workbench, NASTRAN, and/or ABAQUS.
• Strong knowledge of structural mechanics and SRM foundation in thermodynamics, fluid dynamics.
• Deep understanding of solid rocket motor principles, considered a composite case manufacturing and design subject matter expert, with experience in processing and inspection techniques in the industry.
• Problem‑Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  The ability to analyze complex engineering challenges, propose solutions, and make informed design decisions.
• Insensitive Munitions Awareness:
  Understanding of insensitive munitions protocols and practices (MIL‑STD‑1565, MIL‑STD‑1625) in the design of rocket motors.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Must be willing to travel domestically up to 50%.

• Master's of Science in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Material Engineering or a related degree.
• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance.
• Strong understanding of solid rocket motor system design, development, and manufacture.
• Hands‑on experience with prototypes in development.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with cross‑functional teams, presenting design concepts, and documenting work.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Location: Orlando, Florida.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week.

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