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SRM Project Engineer Sr - Huntsville, AL

Lockheed Martin

Huntsville, ALFull-time$98–182K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$98–182K/yr
Location
Huntsville, AL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance, requiredBachelor's degree, required

Job overview

Lockheed Martin seeks a Solid Rocket Motor Project Engineer to work on rocket motor design and complex aerospace engineering problems. The role involves designing, analyzing, and testing aerospace products and technologies, with expertise in propulsion, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics. The engineer will collaborate across teams, support motor integration and prototype testing, and contribute to design documentation and research.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Rocket Motor Design, requiredPropulsion Systems, requiredAerospace Engineering, requiredCAD Software, requiredThermodynamics, requiredFluid Dynamics, requiredStructural Mechanics, requiredFinite Element Analysis, requiredComputational Fluid Dynamics, requiredSRM Software, requiredPropellant Chemistry, requiredNozzle Design, requiredIgnition Systems, requiredThrust Optimization, requiredProblem Solving, requiredCommunication, requiredInsensitive Munitions, requiredApplied R&D, nice to haveProduction Support, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Aerospace or Related, required3+ Years Rocket Motor Design Experience, requiredDoD Secret Security Clearance, requiredMaster's or PhD in Technical Discipline, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Project Engineer to join our creative team of engineers. The candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in some of Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control’s highly innovative and ingenious solutions to complex technical problems facing the aerospace industry. This specific position is related to Solid Rocket Motor Design requires expertise in propulsion, structural mechanics, and thermodynamics to research, design, analyze, and test aerospace products and technologies.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Design and develop solid rocket motor components and systems.

  • Interface with structural and thermal analysts to ensure motor performance and safety.

  • Lead/collaborate cross-functional teams to integrate rocket motors into overall vehicle design.

  • Conduct research to stay updated on industry advancements and incorporate new technologies into designs.

  • Create and maintain detailed design documentation.

  • Lead in testing and evaluation of rocket motor prototypes

Basic Qualifications

  • Education: A bachelor's or higher degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.

  • Experience: Minimum of 3+ years experience in rocket motor design, propulsion systems, or aerospace engineering.

  • Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software for rocket motor modeling.

  • Knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and structural mechanics.

  • Familiarity with simulation and analysis tools such as finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).

  • Familiarity with industry-SRM specific software and tools.

  • Knowledge: Understanding of solid rocket motor principles, including propellant chemistry, nozzle design, ignition systems, and thrust optimization.

  • Problem-Solving Skills:

  • The ability to analyze complex engineering challenges, propose solutions, and make informed design decisions.

  • Communication Skills: Effective communication skills are crucial for collaborating with cross functional teams, presenting design concepts, and documenting work.

  • Insensitive Munitions Awareness: An understanding of insensitive munitions protocols and practices in the design of rocket motors, given the potential hazards involved.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Security Clearance

  • Must be willing to travel domestically up to 50%

Desired Skills

  • Master’s degree or PhD in in a technical discipline such as physics or aerospace engineering

  • Hands-on experience with program/project work in applied R&D and / or production support

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $98100.00 - $182100.00

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.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

How this job compares

Set against the 4,796 open Project Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$98–182K/yr
  • Alabama median$86–158K/yr24 salary ranges
  • US median$96–143K/yr2,590 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $140K, is 15% above the Alabama median midpoint ($122K) — in the middle half of Project Engineer salary ranges in Alabama.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 50 open Project Engineer jobs in Alabama and 4,796 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Alabama
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Project Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (3,790 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 2,953 of the 4,796 open Project Engineer jobs (62%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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