Mechanical Engineer Senior

Overview

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, security and humanity. 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.

• Work under limited direction of other mechanical engineers to research, design, analyze, and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems for Lockheed Martin Space products.
• Functionally own specific mechanical systems and delegate tasks.
• Participate in issue resolution and develop solutions to technical problems of varying complexity while assuring sound technical content and timely closure.
• Develop, review, and maintain engineering documents, specifications, and technical analyses necessary to support product build and testing activities.
• Generate and release drawings using CAD software.
• Be a member of multiple integrated product teams, reciprocally interacting with other engineers, manufacturing personnel, suppliers, and customers.
• Represent the organization in design reviews, readiness reviews, and review boards.
• Collaborate with manufacturing personnel to supervise the build and test of the hardware.
• Perform stress analysis using basic hand calculations and finite element modeling.

• Bachelor’s of science degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Experience with mechanical design development and integration, especially in the area of spacecraft mechanisms.
• Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) modeling and drafting with knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Fundamental understanding of other engineering disciplines including stress, dynamics, thermal analysis, production, electronics, systems engineering, etc.
• US Citizenship required.

• Previous experience as a Certified Principle Engineer (CPE), or equivalent.
• Creo and CAD data management (EPDM) experience.
• Flight hardware experience.
• Familiarity with Lockheed Martin specifications, tools, and procedures.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and documentation.
• Experience with test methods, planning and execution.
• Experience working with other LM operating units.
• Hands‑on hardware experience.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $85,500 - $150,765. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

Clearance Level: None.

Work Location: Onsite Full-time at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules: 40-hour work week with optional condensed schedules. This position requires 9x80 schedule every other Friday off.

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