Mechanical Engineer Sr

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 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. Come work with multidisciplinary engineers focused on delivering world class Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE). You will be responsible for the design solutions that support all the missions that Lockheed Martin Space supports. This includes everything needed to assemble, test, transport, store, and launch the various spacecraft we build.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will work across multiple teams responsible for the development, design, fabrication, test, and delivery of MGSE.

• Independently develop mechanical design solutions of varying complexity using solid models, 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, 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 good communication skills (both oral and written) and a background in Mechanical Engineering processes. A willingness to travel is required.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline.
• Considered experienced, but still a learner.
• Demonstrated understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals including structures, mechanisms, materials and analysis.
• Mechanical design and/or manufacturing experience that includes the use of interpretation of engineering design drawings.
• Familiarity with engineering CAD tools (Creo, I‑DEAS, etc.) and model‑based product definition.
• Candidate must have the ability to work in an environment with evolving requirements and dynamic schedules.
• Candidate must have good oral, written, and presentation communication skills.

• Manufacturing and ATLO experience.
• Working knowledge of industry standards and federal regulations including ANSI, OSHA, and AWS standards applicable to mechanical and structural systems. Experience should include a working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and ASME Y14.5.
• Working Knowledge of EPDM.
• Knowledge of LM Space command media.
• Active Secret Clearance.

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 to receive optimal consideration.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

Annual base salary range varies by state. For reference, in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC, the range is $85,500 – $150,765. In most major metropolitan areas of these states, the range is $98,300 – $170,315. This position is incentive plan eligible.

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to employees. Schedules range from a standard 40‑hour week to condensed options that offer more time away from the office in addition to paid time off benefits.