Nuclear Hardness and Survivability Engineering SME

Job Number 690747BR Description: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. As an authority on Survivability Engineering, you will be the technical team lead on applying hardening techniques in the development of the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) missile. This job will include the following responsibilities:

• Technical authority on Nuclear Hardness and Survivability techniques

• Guiding and mentoring junior survivability engineers in complex survivability engineering tasks

• Be the primary technical advisor/consultant in survivability for program leadership and customers

• Ensure that the military-grade missile and space vehicle designs perform during and after exposure to natural and manmade radiation from the component through system levels

• Use modeling techniques in the classified environment for radiation transport calculations, assess persistent man-made environments, determine sensor performance, and assess overall system level survivability.

• Conduct technical planning, specification derivation, test planning and implementation, documentation, verification/validation to support overall system needs and act as a technical consultant for design teams and customers.

• Work with LM Space Enterprise Survivability Engineering group and other internal leading subject matter experts and mentor rising engineering talent on NGI and across Space. Successful applicants will typically possess 14+ years of professional experience with a minimum education level of a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field Basic Qualifications:
Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field

• Authority in Natural Space, Nuclear/Manmade Radiation Environments, or design hardness

• Experience in software tools required for modeling natural and man-made radiation environments Security Clearance Requirements

• To meet requirements of the program/customer, this position requires the selected employee to be a U.S. Citizen.

• Selected candidates will be required to possess at minimum an Interim Secret clearance prior to starting employment.

• Selected candidates will be required to obtain, and maintain, a minimum clearance level of Top Secret for long-term employment on this program.
Desired Skills:

• 14+ years experience in Natural Space and Nuclear/Manmade Radiation Environments, or design hardness

• Rad Hard Space semiconductor or system hardening experience

• Specialist in Radiation software tools (e.g. NOVICE, FASTRAD, Srim/Trim, Novice/Geant4, Creme96, Creme-mc, Shieldose, Spenvis, Omere, Ap8/Ap8, and Ap9/Ae9)

• Significant experience with piece-part radiation testing, performance, and reliability

• Recognized as an authority in systems thinking techniques with the demonstrated ability to apply them to a wide range of sophisticated problems and train others in their application

• Ability to lead multi-functional teams and lead multiple teams to communicate and coordinate work as one team with common goals

• Advanced degree in a related subject area

• Active DoD secret clearance
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top 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: 9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $122,900 - $216,660. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Specialty Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First