Lockheed Martin · 1 day ago
Propulsion Engineer
Littleton Colorado
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $184K/yr
7+ years expLockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company focused on advancing space technologies. The Propulsion Engineer will be responsible for design activities related to propulsion systems, including requirements allocation, concept evaluations, and integration with subsystems, while coordinating with various stakeholders.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the conceptual development, requirements definition, and design of propulsion components
Develop product performance specifications, statements of work, and supplier data requirements for components
Maintain engineering drawings, specifications, and technical analyses to support systems and components
Independently develop and provide design solutions, of varying complexity, using solid models, detailed drawings, and release of engineering work products
Independently review requirements, from various sources (instrumentation, dynamics, stress, systems, thermal, manufacturing, etc.) to ensure that applicable requirements are flowed into the detailed design of assigned products
Support production meetings and manufacturing & test anomaly/discrepancy resolution
Evaluate, select, and own the technical aspects of the procurement from the selected hardware supplier
Provide user documentation and recommendations to data packages to support peer and customer reviews, present analysis data to engineering teams, customer technical representatives, and Program Office personnel at technical interchange meetings and design review
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience/combined education
Solid understanding of Mechanical / Propulsion Engineering fundamentals including structures, mechanisms, propulsion systems and materials
Progressive experience in the design, development, and integration of complex aerospace or defense systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance - must be a U.S. Citizen
Willingness to mentor junior engineers
Preferred
Proficiency in industry standard CAD (Creo, Catia, AutoCad) software
Bachelors degree in related field with 10 years of professional experience; or 7 years' experience required with a related Master's degree
Proficient with fluid mechanics and analysis
Propulsion component development and system integration experience
Experience having responsibility for Electric Propulsion hardware and systems
Experience developing Proposal documents and Basis of Estimates (BOE's)
Familiar with design for Manufacturability (DFM)
Electric Propulsion Flight Hardware Design experience including thrusters and power processing units
Experience with supply chain management and subcontracts
Ability to collaborate effectively with adjacent fields (systems engineering, electronics, stress/thermal analysis, configuration management, production, test, quality...)
Excellent verbal/written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with technical and non-technical audiences
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
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.
10001+ employees
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
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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