Battery Engineer III

JOB ID: 728548BR

Date posted: May. 18, 2026

Description:

Join Our Team as an

Systems Battery Engineer III

where you will develop sophisticated electronics products in a world class Integrated Product Team.

Location:

This position does not support teleworking

;the selected candidate will be located near our Lockheed Martin Space facility in: King of Prussia PA and be expected to work a flexible 9x80 schedule in the office full-time.

About Lockheed Martin Space

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Key activities you will accomplish in this role:

You will be responsible for the design, development, analysis, qualification, test oversight and production oversight of batteries required for programs in the Strategic Reentry Portfolio.

What does this role look like?

• Design and development responsibilities include drafting requirements, performing trade studies and creating battery specifications.
• Additional responsibilities include performing troubleshooting and Closed Loop Failure Investigations.
• Provide battery engineering support at battery suppliers to provide oversight for battery testing and production.
• Battery engineering support will be provided for rechargeable and non-rechargeable lithium chemistries as well as reserve battery chemistries such as molten-salt thermal batteries, silver-zinc batteries and reserve lithium batteries.

To be effective in this role, you will need:

• Experience with battery design, development, testing, analysis, qualification and supplier production oversight.
• 3+ years of experience
• While no clearance is needed to start in this position, you will need to obtain and maintain a DoD

Secret clearance

, thus

US Citizenship

is required.

Why Lockheed Martin?

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.
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Find out more on how we proudly support Hiring Our Heroes.

At Space we value your skills, training, and education. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee… join us to experience your future!

Let’s do Space!

Basic Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related field from an accredited college/university, or equivalent experience/combined education

• Experience with battery design, development, testing, analysis, qualification and supplier production oversight

• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills

Desired Skills:

• Advanced degree (master’s or PhD)
• Battery research and development
• Experience with reserve battery chemistries such as molten-salt thermal, silver-zinc and lithium
• Experience with non-rechargeable and rechargeable chemistries
• Experience developing battery requirements and specifications
• Experience analyzing battery test data
• Experience supporting and/or performing failure investigations
• Prior experience as a battery Certified Product Engineer
• Experience working with suppliers and US government customers
• Multiphysics modeling
• Python or MATLAB modeling and data analysis
• Technical papers
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

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:

9x80 every other Friday off
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:

Experienced Professional

Business Unit:

SPACE

Relocation Available:

No

Career Area:

Systems Engineering: Other

Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

First