Description: Lockheed Martin is seeking a Lethality Engineer to perform lethality related engineering research, evaluation, and engineering in order to provide mechanical engineering support for multiple aspects associated with missile systems, warhead technologies, missile defeat mechanisms, protection of launcher vehicles and armor defeat for systems during their development and/or production.
The candidate will perform tasks ranging from high speed impact simulations using structural/hydrodynamic codes to analyzing lethality performance and effectiveness using government-standard codes. The candidate will also be responsible for addressing technical issues for the payload system to include its various subsystems and components leading up to the integration of the payload system into the Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (LMMFC) rocket and/or missile systems.
Responsibilities will include:
Execute performance predictions of weapon systems via structural/hydrocode analysis
Develop and process hydrocode models/meshes for energetics analysis
Assessment of vulnerabilities of target and/or missile systems
Definition of survivability criteria and failure modes and effects
Application of survivability/lethality/vulnerability data and modeling results to support testing and evaluation against real and simulated threats
Provide technical reviews of analyses and test data
Additional support of system and missile level trade studies
Support of development of interface control drawings, performance specifications and statement of requirements that will be sent to the warhead or armor system subcontractor for use in system development and production
Support the verification of all technical requirements, review of design package information, preparation of test plans, support of component testing and test results, supporting technical interchange meetings and design reviews, support hardware fabrication and testing.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Strong analytical skills with a solid understanding with an understanding of explosives
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance
Desired Skills:
Knowledge of energetic analysis tools
Master's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
Effective task organization and communication skills with Integrated Product Teams
Working knowledge of production operations procedures and processes. Familiarity with subcontract management/technical support
Familiarity with root cause and corrective action methods
Ability to view and edit drawings and interrogate CREO models
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: 4 yr and up College
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Aeronautical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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