Aeronautical / Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Propulsion Engineer

Job Description

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is a leading technology innovation company with a vast team working with partners around the world. They are dedicated to bringing proven performance to their customers’ toughest challenges, tackling missions that demand extraordinary courage, resilience, and precision. They strive to change the world and save lives through their work.

Job Description: Aeronautical / Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Propulsion Engineer

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control is seeking an experienced Aeronautical / Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Propulsion Engineer to join their team in Dallas, Texas. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated engineer with a passion for innovation and a strong desire to contribute to the development of cutting-edge aerospace technologies.

Responsibilities:

• This position focuses on Solid Rocket Motor Propulsion Engineering, encompassing research, design, analysis, evaluation, and testing in support of existing and developing aerospace products and technologies.
• The engineer will work closely with a well-known SRM propulsion supplier, providing technical oversight for the rapid development, test, and manufacturing of a solid rocket motor.
• Key responsibilities include:
• Assisting in the development of product specifications and statements of requirements
• Coordinating motor performance predictions and interfaces with the Missile IPT
• Developing comprehensive test plans
• Supporting supplier and system-level testing
• Coordinating and running weekly working group meetings with motor suppliers
• Presenting motor status at internal meetings and formal program meetings with Lockheed Martin and customers
• Coordinating with product design, interface development, and other departments
• Maintaining and releasing engineering drawings and documents using PLM
• The position demands strong technical skills in a fast-paced environment.
• The role involves moderate travel to support SRM manufacturing, program meetings, and ground testing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent accredited degree program).
• Professional, hands-on experience in propulsion engineering.
• Strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of propulsion sciences (e.g., thermodynamics, compressible flow/gas dynamics, aerodynamics, computational fluid dynamics, vehicle flight performance parameters).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance (US Citizenship required).

Desired Skills:

• Strong test planning, communication, and execution skills.
• Master’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Foundational knowledge of basic design packages such as SolidWorks, Pro-E, or CATIA.
• Desire to work in the analysis arena to include stress, dynamics, thermodynamics, and/or propulsion.

This is an opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects for Lockheed Martin, a company at the forefront of aerospace innovation.