Job Description

Description:
The coolest jobs on this planet or any other are with Lockheed Martin Space.

Within Space Protection Programs (SPP), we dare to do the impossible. We develop space platforms and payloads to meet emerging customer needs. Within our fast-paced build-test-learn lifecycle, we have an appetite to approach problems differently to enable big missions in small vehicles. If youre a creative engineer looking to help lead the next generation of missions, we invite you to consider joining our team.

We are seeking a Structures and Mechanisms Subsystem (SMS) Manager to lead a team of hardworking engineers in the development of small satellite systems. In this role, youll be the Responsible System Engineer (RSE) / Certified Principal Engineer (CPE) for the programs space element SMS hardware; inclusive of the space vehicle and associated suppliers, space vehicle deployment systems, and launch package isolation system. You will own requirement allocation, design and oversight of the vehicle mechanical layout, primary and secondary structure, various mechanisms, stress and dynamics analysis, kinematic analysis, and drawings release leading to the manufacture of engineering development units and flight articles. As a manager, youll also be tasked with creating/maintaining schedule and associated costs for the SMS subsystem from major program milestones through final verification and test.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE MAY ALSO INCLUDE:
- Certified Principle Engineer (CPE) for spacecraft mechanical subsystem(s) such as primary structures, secondary structures, thermal protection, and overall integrated mechanical systems

- Communicate with the customer to obtain end user input and build a partnership

- Design hardware, mechanical/structural components, and subsystems aligned with customer requirements and LM Space standard methodologies (CIPS) in activities related to developing, revising, and releasing engineering drawings

- Present at design reviews (PDR/CDR), technical interchange meetings, engineering review boards, material review boards, and failure review boards

- Provide technical leadership for engineers performing mechanical design of missile mechanical systems

- Use Creo Parametric develop and release engineering designs using EPDM

- Coordinate engineering design packages with a multidisciplinary team that includes: PMP, stress, systems engineering, checking, manufacturing, product assurance, and configuration and data management

- Develop, integrate component and subsystem designs into a system level design

- Manage staffing needs including resource management, hiring, career planning and counseling, training, critical skills management, mentoring and rewards/recognition

To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin cultivates an inclusive work environment that inspires differences and big-picture thinking.

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:

- Medical

- Dental

- 401k

- Paid time off

- Work/life balance

- Career development

- Mentorship opportunities

- Rewards & recognition

Learn more about Lockheed Martins comprehensive benefits package.
Basic Qualifications:
- Advanced understanding of aerospace vehicle structures, mechanisms, thermal product, materials and processes

- Spacecraft and/or missile design experience and familiar with stress analysis fundamentals

- Experience leading and motivating diverse, focused teams

- Experience leading an Integrated Product Team (IPT)

- Proficient with CAD modeling in CREO or equivalent

- Working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 including GD&T

- Proficiency using EPDM Windchill and SAP design tools

- Proposal development experience

- Active TS/SCI security clearance
Desired Skills:
- Cost Account Management (CAM) experience including Basis of Estimates (BOEs)

- Proficiency with CREO Parametric modeling

- Certified Principal Engineer (CPE) or Responsible Engineer

- Knowledgeable at a systems level in the areas of stress, propulsion, harness design, materials, and electrical design/analysis

- Experience working with supply chain and customers

- Familiar with transportation and launch operations processing

- Familiar with design for Manufacturability (DFx)

- Excellent verbal/written communication skills

- Knowledge of CIPS related to system analyses 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.Telecommute: The work associated with this position will be performed at the designated Lockheed Martin facility. Situational telecommuting may be considered and authorized at the discretion of your leader and based upon the role.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: 9x80 every other Friday offSecurity Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.Clearance Level: TS/SCI 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. Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. Theyre dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martins vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.Experience Level: Experienced ProfessionalBusiness Unit: SPACERelocation Available: PossibleCareer Area: Mechanical Engineering Type: Full-TimeVirtual Location: no Shift: First