SRM Lead Composite Design Engineer, Principal - Remote

Job Title

Lead Composite Design Engineer – Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) for the Missiles & Fire Control Propulsion team, Orlando.

• Bachelor’s of Science in a STEM degree (preferred Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering) and at least 12+ years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• 8+ years experience with CAD software tools (prefer CREO and/or NX).
• Proficient in simulation and analysis tools such as composite layup codes coupled with finite element analysis (FEA), ANSYS Workbench, NASTRAN, and/or ABAQUS.
• Strong knowledge of structural mechanics, SRM/pressure vessels, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics.
• Deep understanding of composite filament‑wound solid rocket motor pressure vessels, with experience in processing and inspection techniques.
• Problem‑Solving
  
  Skills:
  
  ability to analyze complex engineering challenges, propose solutions, and make informed design decisions.
• Insensitive Munitions Awareness: understanding of MIL‑STD‑1565 and MIL‑STD‑1625 protocols in rocket motor design.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Must be willing to travel domestically up to 50%.

• Master’s of Science in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering or a related degree.
• Active DoD Secret or Top Secret Clearance.
• Strong understanding of solid rocket motor system design, development, and manufacture.
• Hands‑on experience with prototypes in development.
• Effective communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration, presentation, and documentation.

You will be the Lead Composite Design Engineer – Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) for the Missiles & Fire Control Propulsion team in Orlando. Our team creates innovative composite motor cases and pressure vessel hardware that power next‑generation rockets and boosters, solving some of the aerospace industry’s most demanding technical challenges.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead mechanical design activities for composite booster and tactical rocket motor cases, developing concepts, 3D CAD models, and detailed manufacturing documentation.
• Perform trade studies, define component specifications, and establish design procedures to meet performance, weight, and cost targets.
• Collaborate with analysts, manufacturing, project engineering, quality, and customer support groups to ensure seamless integration of composite structures.
• Plan and execute design tasks with minimal supervision, review work of engineers and operators supporting build and test activities.
• Write test plans, fabrication procedures, oversee test execution, analyze data, and update designs based on test results.
• Travel to partner labs and production facilities to participate in hardware processing, assess non‑conforming parts, support process planning, and attend production meetings.
• Work with the supply chain to verify that materials, processes, and components meet design requirements.
• Identify risk‑reduction activities and define environmental test requirements, including manufacturing pathfinders, sub‑scale and full‑scale qualification testing.
• Conduct research on emerging composite materials, manufacturing methods, and industry advancements, and incorporate new technologies into designs.
• Maintain configuration control and documentation in LM PLM tools, ensuring traceability throughout the product lifecycle.

This position is full‑time remote telework. The employee selected for this position will work remotely full time at a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a Lockheed Martin office for periodic meetings.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Annual base salary range for this position varies by state. For example, in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC, the range is $151,200 – $266,570. For other states, the range reflects the candidate’s final work location. Benefits offered include 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.