Senior Mechanical Systems Integration Engineer

Description:

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.

Lockheed Martin is designing, developing, and delivering a next-gen wideband MILSATCOM system comprised of integrated space and ground segments that will provide enhanced communications capacity, flexibility and resiliency. This position will be a key member of the Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) team in support of the final design, development, production, integration, test, and delivery of this critical capability focused on Mechanical Systems Integration.

In this role you will:

* Support the integration lead for different Mechanical subsystems

* support the definition of mechanical system interfaces

* Support the requirement decomposition and allocation process with the Requirements team

* Support anomaly investigations

* Support the definition, analysis, and recommendation of Trade Study options related to the mechanical systems

* Perform data and document reviews and provide feedback for technical and program documentation

* Support systems/hardware integration, test planning and execution and find opportunities for build flow and test efficiencies

This position is contingent on program award, expected in 3Q 2026.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Basic Qualifications:

* Prior experience with missile or space mechanical component / subsystem design, assembly, integration, and test

* Understanding of, and practical experience with Systems Integration and Engineering processes

* Demonstrated experience coordinating across multiple engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Flight Sciences, Materials, Manufacturing, Test, etc.)

* Skilled in Creo CAD modeling and CAD control with experience reading/interpreting mechanical detail design drawings

* Understanding of Geometric Tolerancing and Dimensioning

* Experience with mechanical analysis and analytic tools (Creo, Creo View, MathCAD, etc.)

* Ability to obtain a DOD SECRET Security Clearance. Thus US Citizenship is required

Desired

Skills:

* Bachelor's degree in engineering, a technical discipline, or a closely related field

* 3+ years' engineering experience

* Demonstrated ability to work in self-directed manner, work independently, and leverage best practices

* Proven understanding of systems thinking skills and behaviors

* Demonstrated behaviors of a systems problem solver; selects and applies appropriate systems thinking skills to solve very sophisticated problems and implement constructive change

* Ability to communicate complex design information, technical decisions and issues to an audience with varied technical backgrounds

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build solid relationships with team members

* Ability to evaluate data from spacecraft subsystem providers (e.g. bus, payload) and demonstrate compatibility, assess requirements compliance, identify and resolve risks, and implement opportunities for improved solutions vs. system requirements

* Understanding of Model-Based Systems Engineering concepts and tools

* Active secret clearance

# Space NSS

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…