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Mechanical Engineering

Propulsion Valve Engineer

Lockheed Martin ✓

Manage rocket-engine valve hardware throughout qualification, production, service support and ageing phases.

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Location

Littleton, Littleton, United States

Work mode

On-site

Employment

Full-time

Experience

Mid Level

Visa support

No Visa Sponsorship

Salary

$70,100 – $1,23,625 per year

Official Colorado base-salary range. The role is contingent upon a programme award anticipated in fall or winter 2026.

Opportunity

Job Description

The engineer develops mechanical and propulsion solutions for rocket-engine valve components and may act as the component technical lead.

Responsibilities

Develop rocket-engine valve hardware.

Own component technical requirements.

Support design, qualification and production.

Investigate component failures.

Coordinate suppliers and manufacturing.

Manage hardware through its product lifecycle.

Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline.

Understanding of mechanical and propulsion engineering principles.

Ability to own technical tasks and drive them to completion.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work in an integrated engineering team.

Required Skills

Valve engineeringPropulsion systemsMechanical designHardware qualificationFailure investigationProduct lifecycle management

Preferred Skills

Rocket enginesFluid systemsPressure componentsSupplier managementAerospace manufacturing

Application Instructions

Apply through the official Lockheed Martin careers page. Employment is contingent upon the anticipated programme award.

Apply through UCO Aero

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