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Responsible Product Engineer, Batteries, 9+ Yrs, Interim Secret

Sunnyvale, California

Sunnyvale, California

Job Responsibilities

Job ID: 678822BR Date posted: Oct. 30, 2024 Program: THAAD
Description:Join Our Team as an Electromechanical Engineer where you will work on the development of a sophisticated state-of-the-art avionics product in a world class Integrated Product Development environment.

Location: Sunnyvale CA




What does this role look like?

As an Electro-Mechanical Engineer, you will serve as the Responsible Product Engineer for multiple THAAD battery products. You will be working with a diverse team in fielding a highly mobile defense system providing the critical capability to shoot a missile with a missile enabling the U.S. military to effectively and reliably defend the U.S. and allied assets around the world.




Key activities you will accomplish in this role:

• Production and development efforts supporting multiple sites including those engaged in electronics packaging, PWB/CCA design, integration, product manufacturing and final assembly.
• As a Certified Principal Engineer (CPE), oversee the development and production of missile battery products supporting Missile Power & Comms.
• Drawing preparation
• Requirements/concept development
• Detail design
• Manufacturing process development and improvement
• Development testing and Hardware Qualification
• Discrepancy resolution
• Support to producibility, affordability, and obsolescence-driven re-designs.
• Data Analysis
• Failure Investigation and Root Cause Corrective Action implementation req




To be effective in this role, you will need:

• Experience with high-reliability electronics or batteries through product lifecycle.
• Experience in Mechanical Design with strong understanding of electronics, structures, mechanics and materials. Strong communication skills.
• 9+ years professional experience; 7+ years with Masters degree.
• For this position, an active Interim Secret or higher clearance is required to be considered, thus US Citizenship is required.




Why Lockheed Martin?

At Lockheed Martin, we value diversity and inclusivity, and we're committed to creating a organization where everyone feels welcome and empowered. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We offer business resource groups such as African American Council for Excellence (AACE), The Women’s Impact Network (WIN), Hispanic Organization for Leadership & Awareness (HOLA), Military/Veterans Network, PRIDE LGBT Professional Network, and more. We are also committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life.

Find out more on how we proudly support Global Diversity and Hiring Our Heroes.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process, please let us know.

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Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science or higher from an accredited college in Materials Science, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.

• Experience with high-reliability electronics or batteries through the product lifecycle.

• Experience in Mechanical Design with strong understanding of electronics, structures, mechanics and materials.

• An active DoD Interim Secret or higher clearance is required to be considered, thus US Citizenship is required.
Desired Skills:
• Demonstrated experience with design, test, production, and/or analysis of batteries or electro-chemical battery systems.
• Knowledge of Battery Chemistries (Lithium ion, lithium oxyhalide, LiSi/CoS2, LiSi/FeS2, LAN/FeS2, Ag/Zn, etc.) and types (primary, electrolyte reserve, thermal, secondary/rechargeable)
• Experience or willingness to lead teams through challenging engineering and/or programmatic issues.
• Comprehensive and authoritative understanding of battery, missile, launch vehicle, or spacecraft systems.
• Experienced at conducting failure analysis on Electronics (CCA, Unit, and System Level) or batteries.
• Experience with common environmental and performance test methods (e.g. thermal, vibration, shock, altitude, humidity) for high reliability applications (e.g. missile, launch vehicle, or satellite programs).
• Experience with electronic system or battery design, integration, production, or verification for automotive, missile, launch vehicle, and/or satellite programs.
• Experience performing failure analysis (FA) using radiographic (x-ray, CT scan) or Destructive Physical Analysis techniques (cross sectioning).
• Ability to review PCB and Assembly Drawings compliant with Drafting Standards, Geometric Tolerancing, and change management policies to release packages.
• Technical experience in full life cycle development of hardware including design, integration, and test.
• Previous or current Responsible System Engineer, Certified Principle Engineer, or equivalent experience.
• Proven understanding of electronics standards and processes.
• Experience using CAD software such as Creo or modeling and analysis software such as OrCAD PSPICE and/or Saber.
• DoD Secret or higher level clearance.
• Willingness to stretch learn new technical domains (i.e. thermal, chemical, structures, systems).
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: 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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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 $105,000 - $201,100. 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.
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $120,700 - $227,400. 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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
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.
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.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Mechanical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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