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Mechanical Engineering

Propulsion Engineer

Lockheed Martin ✓

Develop, integrate and test spacecraft propulsion hardware and mechanical systems for Lockheed Martin Space programmes.

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Location

Littleton, Colorado, United States

Work mode

On-site

Employment

Full-time

Experience

Senior

Visa support

No Visa Sponsorship

Salary

$1,04,500 – $1,84,115 per year

Official Colorado base-salary range. Final compensation depends on work scope, experience, education and key skills.

Opportunity

Job Description

The engineer supports propulsion hardware design, analysis, production, testing and vehicle integration while coordinating adjacent engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

Develop spacecraft propulsion hardware.

Define component and system requirements.

Support structural and thermal analyses.

Coordinate hardware production and suppliers.

Plan and support propulsion testing.

Resolve integration and qualification issues.

Eligibility

Relevant mechanical, aerospace or propulsion-engineering degree.

Professional propulsion or mechanical hardware experience.

Understanding of component development and testing.

Ability to collaborate with systems, production, test and quality teams.

Eligibility for required US programme access.

Required Skills

Propulsion engineeringMechanical hardwareComponent developmentHardware testingSystem integrationRequirements engineering

Preferred Skills

Spacecraft propulsionThermal analysisStress analysisSupplier managementConfiguration management

Application Instructions

Apply through Lockheed Martin’s official vacancy page and provide the requested propulsion and hardware-development experience.

Apply through UCO Aero

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