Aging Engineer – Sustainment Group

About the role

The Mechanical Controls group within Fleet Ballistic Missiles (FBM) is seeking a Staff Project Engineer to lead as the Aging Project Manager in the Post Boost Control System (PBCS) Integrated Product Team (IPT).

Responsibilities

• Represent the PBCS IPT with Navy partners, LM leadership, and suppliers.
• Collaborate with suppliers and Navy partners to establish an aging program focusing on tests, analysis, and data analysis to extend the life of solid rocket motors and inert components.
• Lead a team of engineers focused on aging tasks, including tracking and maintaining budget and schedule.
• Lead proposal efforts for subtier suppliers, including establishing scope and proposal evaluations.
• Interface as the primary point of contact for PBCS Aging for both internal and external partners.
• Provide technical expertise to assess, model, and forecast the life-cycle performance of aircraft and system components.
• Conduct trade-studies, reliability analyses, and risk assessments to support sustainment decisions, modernization strategies, and proactive aging-management plans.

Requirements

• Experience in engineering project management, supplier management, annual budget proposals, technical evaluations, and cost/schedule development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Skills

• Exposure to or participation with risk and opportunity identification.
• Experience conducting independent research projects.
• Motivated to independently drive tasks to completion.
• Experience with developing and executing testing campaigns.
• Experience with mechanical and chemical property studies.

Benefits

• Full-time employment at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
• Opportunities for career development and representation within the PBCS IPT.
• Remote work options available.