Nuclear Hardening and Survivability Engineer Sr Stf - Level 5

Nuclear Hardening and Survivability Engineer – Level 5 for the Aeronautics team responsible for ensuring aircraft avionics and mission systems remain operable in hostile nuclear environments.

Providing deep technical leadership on the design, analysis, testing, and certification of avionics and mission systems that must survive HEMP, ionizing radiation, thermal flash, radiation, blast, gust, and over‑pressure events.

• Developing and validating hardening strategies and survivability metrics that meet U.S. military nuclear survivability standards.
• Leading system‑engineering integration and test activities for the NH&S program plans, including derivation of hardening requirements.
• Conducting analysis, testing, and certification of avionics and mission systems to demonstrate compliance with nuclear‑environment specifications.
• Coordinating with cross‑functional teams to ensure requirements verification and validation throughout the product lifecycle.
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and analysts working on nuclear hardening initiatives.

Lockheed Martin supports work‑life balance and overall well‑being with flexible scheduling options. A comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

A collaborative technical leader with extensive experience in nuclear hardening and survivability, capable of translating complex threat environments into actionable engineering solutions, guiding senior‑level professionals, and ensuring rigorous compliance with defense standards. Strong stakeholders influence and a safety‑first, data‑driven culture are essential.

U.S. citizenship is required. The position requires an active Secret clearance at the start and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. The role is located in Palmdale, CA.

The position is onsite full‑time at a designated Lockheed Martin facility in Palmdale, CA.

Supports a variety of alternate work schedules. Current schedule: 4×10 hour day, 3 days off per week.

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading teams that perform analysis, evaluation, and validation of components, equipment, subsystems, or weapon‑system models in nuclear threat environments.
• Experience with nuclear‑hardened aircraft designs and/or methodologies.

• Practical experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital tool ecosystems, including 3
  
  DEXPERIENCE, CATIA, and HEMP Modeling & Simulation.
• Familiarity with specialized facilities and instrumentation required for testing across nuclear hardening, blast, thermal, and electromagnetic environments.
• Ability to advise and ensure compliance with applicable FAA Airworthiness standards in conjunction with relevant military specifications and guidelines.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System tools and concepts.

This position requires a government security clearance; candidates must be U.S. citizens.

Annual base salary range: $128,400 - $226,435 for most states (excluding major metropolitan areas) and $147,700 - $255,990 for major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York. This position is incentive plan eligible.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.

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

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 to 30 days of the posting date to receive optimal consideration.

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AERONAUTICS COMPANY

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