Mechanical Engineer; Aeroshell​/Structures

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree (Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or closely related field preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Understanding of Aeroshell, Structural, and/or Thermal Protection components design, manufacturing, and materials.
• US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain or maintain a Secret security clearance.

As a Mechanical Engineer on the Orion Program, you will provide technical engineering support for the Aeroshell and Structures Production Engineering team. Your responsibilities include sustainment of composite and metallic structural components and Thermal Protection System (TPS) hardware across the vehicle. As a design engineer, you will execute design activities to meet technical, cost and schedule requirements, coordinate with senior engineers and Engineering Management, and perform responsibilities associated with design sustainment, certification and delivery of Aeroshell, Structures, and TPS components of the spacecraft.

• Knowledge of composite structure design and fabrication.
• Knowledge of metallic structure design and fabrication.
• Knowledge of thermal protection materials design, fabrication, and testing.
• Experience interpreting and implementing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience creating 3D models and drawings; CREO parametric preferred. Experience with Fibersim (CREO extension).
• Experience with Windchill or other Product Data Management (PDM) systems.
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with other engineering and production peers.
• Knowledge of design verification and certification process.
• Experience with design for manufacture or producibility, traditional fabrication equipment (mills, lathes, sheet metal, welding, composite layup, etc.), and 3D printing.
• Experience working with suppliers.

Onsite full‑time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.