Job ID: 722200BR Date posted: Mar. 31, 2026
Description:Lockheed Martin is seeking an Energetics Engineer to perform lethality-related engineering research, evaluation, and engineering in order to provide mechanical engineering support for multiple aspects associated with missile systems, warhead technologies, missile defeat mechanisms, protection of launcher vehicles, and armor defeat for systems during their development and/or production.

The candidate will perform tasks ranging from high-speed impact simulations using structural/hydrodynamic codes to analyze lethality performance and effectiveness using government-standard codes.

The candidate will also be responsible for addressing technical issues for the payload system to include its various subsystems and components leading up to the integration of the payload system into the Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (LMMFC) rocket and/or missile systems.

Responsibilities will/may include:

• Execute performance predictions of weapon systems via structural/hydrocode analysis.
• Develop and process hydrocode models/meshes for energetics analysis.
• Assessment of vulnerabilities of target and/or missile systems.
• Definition of survivability criteria and failure modes and effects.
• Application of survivability/lethality/vulnerability data and modeling results to support testing and evaluation against real and simulated threats.
• Provide technical reviews of analyses and test data.
• Additional support of system and missile-level trade studies.
• Support of development of interface control drawings, performance specifications and statement of requirements that will be sent to the warhead or armor system subcontractor for use in system development and production.
• Support the verification of all technical requirements, review of design package information, preparation of test plans, support of component testing and test results, supporting technical interchange meetings and design reviews, and support of hardware fabrication and testing.
Basic Qualifications:
- Pursuing a degree in mechanical, materials, or chemical engineering or a related field.

- Strong analytical skills with a solid understanding of explosives. May include experience with material characterization and high strain rate material impact.

- Familiarity with analytical approaches, numerical methods for mechanical analysis of material impacts, etc.

- Ability to obtain a US DoD security clearance.
Desired Skills:
- Knowledge or background in chemistry and/or material science.

- Experience in material tests such as Charpy impact, X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and spectroscopy.

- Experience with COMSOL, MATLAB, SolidWorks, or Abaqus.

- Proficiency in Windows/Microsoft Office Suite: Windows, Word, Excel, and Power Point.

- Has an active DoD secret clearance.
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: 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
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: 4 yr and up College
Business Unit: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Aeronautical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First