Lockheed Martin · 20 hours ago
Propulsion Engineer Senior
Lockheed Martin is a leading aerospace company seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer for their Solid Rocket Motor Propulsion team in Camden, AR. The role involves leading technical oversight of a key SRM supplier, ensuring motors meet performance and safety goals, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate system requirements into flight-ready hardware.
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Responsibilities
Define and refine product specifications and statements of requirements for new and existing SRMs
Generate motor performance predictions and validate them against system level IPT models
Develop, review, and execute comprehensive test plans, overseeing supplier level and system level testing
Lead weekly working group meetings with motor suppliers, capturing action items and driving resolutions
Present motor status updates at internal briefings and formal customer program reviews
Coordinate interface development with product design, analysis groups, materials, and production operations
Manage engineering drawings and documentation releases through PLM, ensuring configuration control
Perform design trade studies, risk assessments, and failure mode analyses to mitigate technical risk
Mentor junior engineers and foster a collaborative, solution focused culture
Qualification
Required
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 a secret clearance
A company-sponsored Interim Secret is required to start
Master's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent accredited degree program) with at least 3 years of experience in the field of propulsion
Proficient in statistical methods and applications (hypothesis testing such as ANOVA, T-test, and proportions as well as regression and trendline analysis)
Benefits
Flexible work schedules
Comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security
Company
Lockheed Martin
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 CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
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