Pyrotechnic/Ordnance Mechanical Engineer Position Available In Brevard, Florida

Job ID:

694211BR Date posted: Jun. 12, 2025

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 a Mechanical Ordnance/Pyrotechnic Engineer, you will be accountable for the design, technical performance, flight certification, manufacture, procurement and test for the initiation system, separation, and mechanism ordnance components and assemblies. This job requires coordinating with customers, ordnance suppliers, test facilities, and other related disciplines including manufacturing, subcontracts, quality, structure design, analysis, systems engineering, and integration with affected subsystems and facilities. Other duties may include

• Ordnance Subsystem Integration on the Orion vehicle
• Lead the conceptual development, requirements definition, and design of ordnance components
• Perform trade studies to select the appropriate design solution
• Develop product performance specifications, statements of work, and supplier data requirements for ordnance components
• Occasional travel required

Basic Qualifications:

• B.S. in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace, other) or equivalent
• Solid understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals
• Demonstrated Mechanical or design experience
• Knowledge of mechanical CAD modeling and drafting
• Experience in managing flight hardware products from cradle to grave
• Knowledge of fundamental, hand calculation, structural analysis, and finite element analysis techniques
• Proven desire and ability to own technical challenges through solution
• Experience in metallic materials
• Experience in mechanical system model creation
• Experience in mechanical system design for manufacturability
• Experience in hardware testing and instrumentation
• Experience in documentation, design, and analysis artifact configuration control
• Proficiency with standard documentation and presentation tools

Desired Skills:

It is highly desirable to have the following additional skills:

• Experience in creating statements of work, hardware specifications, and managing subcontracts
• Experience with multidisciplinary development projects, including developing and managing requirements, priorities, scope, schedule, and cost
• Ordnance handling, installation and test experience
• Experience with Ordnance system integration of separation, ignition, and initiation components
• Experience ensuring and demonstrating government technical regulatory compliance including with hazardous materials

Clearance Level:

None 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:

Onsite Full-time:

The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

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:

9×80 every other Friday off 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:

Mechanical Engineering Type:

Full-Time Shift:

First