Mechanical Engineer

Job 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 re‑imagining 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.

In this role, you will work as an engineer focused on satellite Bus Structures Design, collaborating closely with various adjacent engineering functions. These functions encompass the full spectrum of hardware development, including development, design, fabrication, testing, integration, and delivery, and you will play a key role in ensuring seamless interaction and coordination among these teams.

Job responsibilities include:

• Independently develop mechanical design solutions of varying complexity using solid models, working with large assemblies, detailed drawings, and release of engineering work products.
• Review requirements from various sources (stress, dynamics, systems, thermal, manufacturing, etc.) to ensure that applicable requirements are flowed into the detailed design of assigned products.
• Collaborate with peers, ATLO, payload teams, configuration management, and manufacturing to ensure program requirements and schedules are met.
• Contribute to the completion of Program achievements by the release of accurate, error‑free, affordable and producible engineering designs.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of 3D CAD Modeling in PTC CREO, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), have good communications skills (both oral and written) and a background in Mechanical Engineering processes. Ability to obtain a DOD security clearance is required.

• Bachelors or higher degree from an accredited college in a related discipline.
• Mechanical design experience that includes the interpretation of engineering design drawings.
• Experience with engineering CAD tools (Creo, Solid Works, I‑DEAS, etc.) and model based product definition.
• Understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals including structures, mechanisms, materials and analysis.
• Candidate must have good oral, written, and presentation communication skills.

• Ability and desire to assume ownership of tasks and drive to closure quickly and efficiently.
• Experience with application of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and ASME Y14.5.
• Experience with Engineering Data Product release process within the Engineering Product Data Management (EPDM) system.
• Knowledge of LM Space command media.
• Working knowledge of industry standards and federal regulations including ANSI, OSHA, and AWS standards applicable to mechanical systems.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance

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

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.

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.

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…