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Mechanical Engineer

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In-Office
Littleton, CO, USA
79K-147K Annually
Entry level
In-Office
Littleton, CO, USA
79K-147K Annually
Entry level
Design, develop, test, procure, and integrate propulsion components for spacecraft propulsion subsystems. Serve as the responsible engineer and hardware expert, manage supplier interfaces through delivery, advocate for components with program teams, and develop and verify component requirements.
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Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. 
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.


Lockheed Martin Space in Littleton, CO is seeking a new propulsion component engineer. In this role you will support the design, development, testing, procurement, and integration of a propulsion component into the propulsion subsystem.

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the responsible engineer and hardware expert for at least one specific propulsion component.
  • Interface with the supplier throughout the design, build, test, and delivery of the component.
  • Interface with the using program(s) and be the technical advocate for the component.
  • Develop and verify component requirements.
Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or in a related discipline

• Ability to work in a collaborative and highly integrated team environment

• Ability and desire to assume ownership of tasks and drive to closure quickly and efficiently

• Understanding of mechanical and/or propulsion engineering principals

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Microsoft Office skills

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of propulsion subsystems and component functions

• Experience with supplier interactions

• Experience with component requirement writing

• Experience with EEE parts

• Experience with cold gas, monopropellant, and/or bipropellant propulsion systems

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.  

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

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