Mechanical Engineer - Design/Analysis Lead
Listed on 2026-08-30
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Engineering
Engineering Design & Technologists, Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineer
Mechanical Engineer - Design/Analysis Lead
Company:
Lockheed Martin
Category:
Maintenance
Job Type:
Permanent
City:
Littleton
DescriptionSpace 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 thats built for you.
When you join National Security Space (NSS), you will be a part of a team that excels at providing national capabilities that help maintain a technical advantage over our adversaries. Our team has a long and proud history supporting missions that contribute to National Security. We are passionate about space, our customers, our company, and our team. One day, the world may hear the full story of your NSS achievements and discover the critical role you have played to defeat the enemies of freedom.
Come join the team that is working quietly to keep the light of liberty shining!
- Supervise a team of mechanical engineers by providing oversight, technical mentoring, and guidance
- Design and analyze mechanical, structural, and thermal components and subsystems to meet customer requirements and align with LM Space standard methodologies
- Develop, review, release, and maintain engineering documentation, specifications, and technical analyses to support product development, build, and testing activities
- Use CAD software to create 3D models and engineering drawings with GD&T, integrating components and subsystems into a comprehensive, master CAD model
- Present design and analysis data to the spacecraft design/engineering team, customer technical representatives, and Program Office personnel at technical interchange meetings and formal design reviews
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or related technical field) or equivalent experience/combined education
- Extensive experience with flight hardware design, analysis, integration, and test
- Proficient in mechanical drafting standards and techniques, as well as CAD modeling and drafting tools (Creo or equivalent)
- Proficient with finite element numerical solution tools (e.g., NX & NX Nastran)
- Active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance; desire and ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
Skills:
- Experience leading design and analysis efforts in support of conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design activities
- Experience with responsible engineer responsibilities (CPE, CPE delegate, or equivalent)
- Experience in conducting Engineering Review Boards (ERBs), Material Review Boards (MRBs), and Failure Review Boards (FRBs)
- Ability and desire to assume ownership of tasks and quickly and efficiently drive to closure
- Willingness to mentor and develop junior engineers
- Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: TS/SCI
Other Important Information You Should KnowExpression 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.
Onsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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