Description: Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas. MFC is a recognized designer, developer and manufacturer of precision engagement aerospace and defense systems for the U.S. and allied militaries. MFC develops, manufactures and supports advanced products for military customers that include the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, NASA and dozens of foreign allies. MFC also offers a wide range of products and services for the global civil nuclear power industry and the military’s green power initiatives.
As a Mechanical Engineer at MFC, you will join one of the largest networks of engineering professionals, implementing cutting edge technologies on both existing and new development platforms. You will be helping us solve the world’s most difficult challenges supporting such wide-ranging domain areas such as aircraft flight command and control, air traffic control, health care, and homeland defense. We are a matrix engineering and technology organization so you will touch multiple programs over your career!
What You Will Be Doing
As a Mechanical Engineer, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Supporting concept and design efforts of the Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Product Center
- Work collaboratively with individuals from complementary disciplines within the Engineering, Manufacturing and Sub-Contracts organizations.
- Work with little direction and develop advanced technical principles, techniques and concepts.
- Being proficient in dynamic/structural analysis, finite element analysis, structural/vibration testing, and test correlation.
- Support viscoelastic structural analyses for the development of grain designs that meet propellant
- Have knowledge of related application software such as ANSA, Nastran, Abaqus, NX, FEMAP, Patran, and HyperMesh.
It is possible that travel will be required to both customer and supplier sites as well as to Orlando, the product Center's home base. It is possible that travel will be both within and outside the Continental United States (CONUS).
Telecommuting opportunities can vary depending on daily tasking. For more details about the classification of this assignment, please see "Ability to Work Remotely".
Candidates filling this position will need to be a US citizen and will need a clearance at the level specified in “Clearance Level” or will need the ability to get a clearance if not specified. In addition to meeting security clearance requirements, candidate may need to be approved to work Special Access Program (SAP) prior to start of employment.
Why Join Us
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This position is posted as fully remote but the design center for the SRM product center is based in Orlando, FL. We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
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Basic Qualifications:
Candidate MUST be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain an Active Department of Defense Secret clearance.
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university, preferably in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering
Professional experience in static and dynamics analysis with a specific focus in non-linear, viscoelastic modeling/analysis of solid propellant grains.
Knowledge of and modeling experience with related application software such as ANSA, META, Nastran, Abaqus, NX, and/or HyperMesh. Specific focus on non-linear, viscoelastic modeling/tools.
Desired Skills:
Experience providing propellant chemist and ballistician design support is desired.
Familiarity with development of material master curves via time-temperature superposition methods.
Familiarity with production MRB processes is a plus.
Professional, hands-on experience providing analysis support for product.
Working knowledge in one or more of the following:
-Static analysis
-Modal analysis
-Frequency response analysis
-Transient response analysis
-Shock response analysis
-Viscoelastic and hyperelastic material models
-Grain to insulation bond interface analysis methods
Working experience with solid rocket motor designs of the following types:
-Cartridge/booted grains
-Case-bonded center-perforated grains
-Nozzle thermal-structural-ablation design/analysis
-Throat thermal-structural-ablation design/analysis
-Seal analysis under high pressure and temperature influences
Ability to work with little direction and develop advanced technical principles, techniques and concepts.
Experience in hardware and development.
Demonstrated strong problem solving and analytical skills.
Mature computer skills are required, including proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Full-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work remotely full time at a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a Lockheed Martin office for periodic meetings.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $161,500 - $304,300. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Washington or Washington DC is $140,400 - $269,100. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Mechanical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
