Nuclear Hardening and Survivability Engineer – Level 4 jobs in United States
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Lockheed Martin · 2 days ago

Nuclear Hardening and Survivability Engineer – Level 4

Lockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, seeking a Nuclear Hardening and Survivability Engineer – Level 4 for their Aeronautics team. The role involves developing and implementing design strategies to ensure the survivability of weapon systems in nuclear threat environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing guidance to junior engineers.

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement NH&S design practices and concepts to ensure the survivability of weapon systems in nuclear threat environments
Conduct analyses and simulations to assess the effects of nuclear threats on weapon systems and develop mitigation strategies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate NH&S requirements into system design and development
Develop and maintain technical documentation, including design reports, test plans, and test reports
Provide technical expertise and guidance to junior engineers and other team members on NH&S engineering principles and practices

Qualification

Nuclear Hardening EngineeringSurvivability Design PracticesAnalytical ModelingMIL-STD ComplianceCross-Functional CollaborationTechnical DocumentationProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor of science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline or equivalent experience
Experience with leading and executing the analysis and/or evaluation/validation of components, equipment, subsystems, or weapon system analytical models and actual system implementation for weapons compliance to operationally relevant nuclear threat environments
Experience with nuclear hardened aircraft designs and/or methodologies
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN – This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain an active Interim Secret clearance to start and Top Secret for program

Preferred

Experience working with other Federal agencies, industry, National and/or Service Laboratories & Test facilities
Experience working with cross-functional technical teams
Experience presenting to senior leaders, program management, and/or external customers
Technical planning, specification requirements derivation, test and analysis, design, planning and execution, documentation, and/or requirements/validation supporting overall system compliance
Experience and/or familiarity with the following standards and handbooks: MIL-STD-1766, MIL-STD-2169, MIL-STD-3023
Knowledge of Earned Value Management System tools/concepts

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.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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