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Our team is developing the full technical data package for several new solid rocket motors including the motors design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing that will power today’s most demanding aerospace missions.\nWhat You Will Be Doing\nAs the Propellant Chemist you will own the end-to-end creation of new propellant chemistries, working cross-functionally with ballistics, energetics, and production partners to turn performance requirements into reliable, manufacturable hardware. Your responsibilities will include:\nDefining, refining, and documenting innovative propellant formulations that meet program performance targets.\nPartnering with the ballistics team to generate performance predictions and validate them against system-level requirements.\nCollaborating with the Troy Energetics Laboratory to design, review, and execute comprehensive test plans for material characterization.\nLeading and mentoring fellow chemists within the SRM PC organization, fostering an inclusive, knowledge-sharing environment.\nPresenting clear status updates at internal briefings and formal customer program reviews.\nCoordinating interface development with production manufacturers, guiding scale-up, and overseeing partner propellant-production procedures.\nConducting trade studies, risk assessments, and failure-mode analyses to identify and mitigate technical risk.\nMaintaining rigorous documentation, configuration control, and safety compliance throughout the development cycle.\nWhy Join Us\nDo 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.\nWe offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.\nFurther Information About This Opportunity:\nThis position is in Orlando, FL. Discover more about our Orlando, Florida location.\nMUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor's or Master's Degree in Chemisty or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent accredited degree program) with at least 8 years of experience in the field of solid rocket motor propellants\nIndividual must be well versed in Solid Rocket Motor propellants and characterization of materials\nExperience leading Integrated Product Team (IPT) with minimal guidance or oversight on daily activities\nExperience in overseeing propulsion programmatic and technical planning/execution, program risk management, and program scheduling\nCompetence in manufacturing execution systems, work-instruction management, and change control documentation\nAbility to read and understand technical data sheets and drawings\nAbility to collaborate with multi-functional teams - Full Lifecycle Development Experience\nDemonstrated ability to manage complex technical systems/programs\nFamiliarity with statistical process controls, design of experiments (DOE), root-cause analysis techniques\nKnowledge of nondestructive evaluation methods (radiographic inspection, ultrasonic, etc.)\nStrong communication skills (both oral and written)\nCollaborative mindset for working with suppliers and contractors\nAbility to obtain government issued Security Clearance Desired Skills\nCandidate is expected to spend greater than 50% of time on travel, co-located with Propulsion Supplier(s) \nDesired Skills\nProposal Development Experience; Basis of Estimate (BOE) Development\nTechnical team leadership experience\nExperience with design, build and full rate production of propulsion systems\nBachelor's or Master's Degree in Chemisty or Chemical Engineering (or equivalent accredited degree program) with at least 12 years of experience in the field of solid rocket motor propellants\n\nPay Information\nFull-Time Salary Range: $120600.00 - $224000.00\nAt 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.\nThe 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.\nBenefits 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.\nAnnual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. 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