Propulsion Engineer Senior (51)

Propulsion Engineer Senior | Lockheed Martin

You will be the Aeronautical/Propulsion Engineer for the Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Propulsion team in Camden, AR.Our team delivers breakthrough missile propulsion solutions, driving the design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing of solid rocket motors that power today's most demanding aerospace missions.What You Will Be Doing As the Aeronautical/Propulsion Engineer you will be responsible for leading technical oversight of a key SRM supplier, accelerating rapid development cycles, and ensuring our motors meet performance, safety, and schedule goals.

You'll work cross functionally with missile IPTs, test engineers, and production to translate system requirements into flight ready hardware.Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

Why Join Us Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality?We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus.If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

You are a technically strong, fast paced problem solver who thrives in a collaborative environment where innovative ideas are turned into real world propulsion systems.Lockheed Martin offers you access to cutting edge missile technology, a respected SRM supplier network, and the chance to influence high impact programs that shape the future of aerospace.If you're eager to lead critical engineering initiatives, work alongside world class experts, and see your work launch from the lab to the field, this is the role for you.

Apply now to become a key driver of the next generation of solid rocket propulsion.

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

This position is in Camden, AR. 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.