Solar Array Product Lead

Job Description:

Description:The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space.

At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing men and women are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our unique skills, talents and experiences to design and develop solutions to some of the world’s hardest engineering problems.

Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to envision the impossible, perform with excellence and create incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration and focus—if you have the passion and perseverance to dream big, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you.

We are currently seeking a Solar Array Product Lead to design and develop solar arrays for spacecraft at Lockheed Martin. This critical component includes program phases progressing from initial concept development through design, build, test, and flight. Join the Lockheed Martin team and be

part of the company that has developed and flown the most innovative solar array designs in the industry, including the largest solar array ever deployed in space, the International Space Station Solar Array. Our team supports all lines of business at Lockheed Martin which means you could be designing solar arrays that impact the next mission to Mars or the next generation of GPS satellites or systems that protect and defend our nation.

In this role, you will:
• Establish the design of the solar array, including requirements allocation, trade studies, thorough modeling, materials evaluations, and analyses.

• Participate in issue resolution and develop solutions to technical problems of varying complexity while assuring sound technical content and timely closure.

• Develop, review, and maintain engineering documents, specifications, and technical analyses necessary to support product build and testing activities.

• Generate and release drawings using CAD software.

• Collaborate with manufacturing personnel to supervise the build and test of the hardware in the production facility located next door to the engineering building.

• May become the Certified Principal Engineer (CPE) for the solar array. The CPE is the technical advocate responsible for all aspects of the solar array from program inception to launch and on-orbit operations.

• May become the Product Team Lead (PTL) for several solar arrays and asked to lead multiple integrated product teams consisting of engineers, researchers, manufacturing personnel, and suppliers. The PTL will lead team meetings, be the point of contact between with the program/customer, and lead design reviews, readiness reviews, and review boards. The PTL will also establish the detailed plan, manage the team to that plan, report cost and schedule performance, and report earned value management metrics.
Basic Qualifications:
• Technical experience with solar array design
• Experience designing spacecraft, aerospace, or mechanical components
• Strong mentoring skills
• Willing to travel when required
• US Citizen; ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a Clearance
Desired Skills:
• Proficient with mechanical CAD modeling in CREO or equivalent
• MRB trained and certified
• CPE or CPE delegate experience
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Background in composite structures and mechanisms design
• User of CREO CAD software
• CPE or CPE delegate experience
• MRB trained and certified
• Ability to work in a reciprocal and team-based environment
• Familiar with releasing drawings in EPDM 9.1
• Experience working with and overseeing manufacturing and/or outside suppliers
• Cost account manager training/experience
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: 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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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 and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Washington or Washington DC is $118,100 - $226,400. 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, candidates work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as spanet 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 and New York is $135,800 - $256,000. 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 spanet 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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 worlds 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

• Proficient with mechanical CAD modeling in CREO or equivalent
• MRB trained and certified
• CPE or CPE delegate experience
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Background in composite structures and mechanisms design
• User of CREO CAD software
• CPE or CPE delegate experience
• MRB trained and certified
• Ability to work in a reciprocal and team-based environment
• Familiar with releasing drawings in EPDM 9.1
• Experience working with and overseeing manufacturing and/or outside suppliers
• Cost account manager training/experience

Job Ident #: 72815109216

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
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Lockheed Martin Corporation is an American global aerospace, defense, security and advanced technologies company with worldwide interests. It was formed by the merger of Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta in March 1995. It is headquartered in North...

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Job Info

Location

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

Lockheed Martin

6801 Rockledge Dr
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 USA
www.lockheedmartinjobs.com/