• Standard Job 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. Lockheed Martin Space in Littleton, CO is seeking a manager to lead the Propulsion Design team within in-space propulsion. In this role you will support development of initial propulsion subsystem layouts, review engineering drawings for compliance with internal and external requirements, and develop technical solutions for heritage and development space vehicles.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as functional leader for the Propulsion Design team which is responsible for initial layouts, detail design, drawing creation, and production support for a variety of earth orbiting, cislunar, and interplanetary programs.
• Provide expertise in support of proposals and other propulsion team initiatives.
• Mentor and develop technical talent in collaboration with the Propulsion, Energetics & Life Support Talent Center (PELS TC) functional organization.
• Be involved in staff planning for the propulsion team, including creation and filling of assignments in Vemo, and utilization of the staffing planning tools available for internal workforce planning activities.
• Ensure Lockheed Martin's standard technical processes and tools, best practices, and training are available, appropriately tailored, and properly implemented on various programs.
• Identify gaps and fragile skill areas within the team, and develop plans for knowledge transfer and skill development to resolve skill deficiencies.
• Basic Qualifications
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams.
• Familiarity with preliminary and detailed design for propulsion systems including the piping and harness tool in CREO. Understanding of basic and advanced modeling techniques.
• Extensive understanding of ASME standards including:

ASME Y14.5, ASME Y14.100.

• A Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in a technical or engineering field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance; US citizenship is required
• Desired Skills
• High level of accountability and a proven track record of meeting commitments.
• Experience in a design centric environment
• Experience leading product design, production, or test on propulsion development programs.
• Experience with machining techniques, DFx, and support of a production environment.
• Active Top Secret security clearance. Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
• Pay Information

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Full-Time Salary Range:

$145100.00 - $269500.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

• Benefits offered:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.

g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. + Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics. + For (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.