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Lockheed Martin · 5 days ago

SRM Lead Composite Design Engineer, Sr Staff - Orlando, FL

Orlando Florida

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$128K/yr - $226K/yr

8+ years exp

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Lead Composite’s Design Engineer to join their creative team of engineers. The role involves leading mechanical design activities for composite structures, developing design concepts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze and test aerospace products and technologies.

AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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 of 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

Qualification

Aerospace EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMaterials EngineeringCAD Software (CREO/NX)Finite Element Analysis (FEA)Solid Rocket Motor DesignStructural MechanicsInsensitive Munitions AwarenessProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

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 is required

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 etc

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: An understanding of insensitive munitions protocols and practices (MIL-STD-1565, MIL-STD 1625) in the design of rocket motors, given the potential hazards involved

Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Security Clearance

Must be willing to travel domestically up to 50%

Preferred

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

Communication Skills: Effective communication skills are crucial for collaborating with cross-functional teams, presenting design concepts, and documenting work

Benefits

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

Holidays

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Founded in 1912

Bethesda, Maryland, USA

10001+ employees