Nuclear Hardening and Survivability Engineer Sr Stf - Level 5

Nuclear Hardening and Survivability Engineer Sr Stf
- Level 5 | Lockheed Martin

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

What You Will Be Doing

As the Nuclear Hardening and Survivability Engineer – Level 5 you will be responsible for 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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and validating hardening strategies and survivability metrics that meet U.S. military nuclear survivability standards.
• Leading system‑engineering integration and test activities for 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.

What's In It For You

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. 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.

Who You Are

You are a collaborative technical leader with extensive experience in nuclear hardening and survivability. You excel at translating complex threat environments into actionable engineering solutions, guiding senior‑level professionals, and ensuring rigorous compliance with defense standards. Your ability to influence stakeholders and foster a safety‑first, data‑driven culture makes this role a critical platform for protecting mission‑critical aircraft.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
- This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start and be able to obtain a Top Secret