Nuclear Hardening and Survivability Engineer Sr Stf - Level 5

Job Requirements Palmdale, CA Top Secret Polygraph Unspecified Career Level not specified $128,400

• $226,435 Job Description Job Number 721357

BR Description:

You will be the Nuclear Hardening and Survivability Engineer

• Level 5 for the Aeronautics team which is responsible for ensuring aircraft avionics and mission systems remain operable in hostile nuclear environments. What You Will Be Doing As the Nuclear Hardening and Survivability Engineer
• Level 5 you will be responsible for providing deep technical leadership on the design, analysis, testing, and certification of avionics and mission systems that must survive HEMP, ionizing radiation, thermal flash/radiation, blast, gust, and over-pressure events.

Your responsibilities will include:

Developing and validating hardening strategies and survivability metrics that meet U.S. military nuclear survivability standards. Leading system-engineering integration and test activities for NH&S program plans, including derivation of hardening requirements. Conducting analysis, testing, and certification of avionics and mission systems to demonstrate compliance with nuclear-environment specifications. Coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure requirements verification and validation throughout the product lifecycle. Providing technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and analysts working on nuclear hardening initiatives. What's In It For You We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here. 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.

Who You Are You are a collaborative technical leader with extensive experience in nuclear hardening and survivability. You excel at translating complex threat environments into actionable engineering solutions, guiding senior-level professionals, and ensuring rigorous compliance with defense standards. Your ability to influence stakeholders and foster a safety-first, data-driven culture makes this role a critical platform for protecting mission-critical aircraft. Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN

• This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start and be able to obtain a Top Secret This position is in Palmdale, CA Discover Palmdale. aerosystems

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading teams that perform analysis, evaluation, and validation of components, equipment, subsystems, or weapon-system models to ensure compliance with operationally relevant nuclear threat environments.
• Experience with nuclear hardened aircraft designs and/or methodologies.

Desired Skills:

• Possess practical experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital tool ecosystems, including 3DEXPERIENCE, CATIA, and HEMP Modeling & Simulation.
• Familiar with the specialized facilities and instrumentation required for testing across nuclear hardening, blast, thermal, and electromagnetic environments.
• Ability to advise and ensure compliance with applicable FAA Airworthiness (AW) standards in conjunction with relevant military specifications and guidelines.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System tools/concepts.

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:

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:

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Pay Rate:

The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $128,400

• $226,435.

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, Massachusetts, and New York is $147,700

• $255,990.

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 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:

AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available:

Possible Career Area:

Systems Engineering:

System of Systems Integration Type:

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