Sr Mechanical Engineer; Aeroshell​/Structures

Position: Sr Mechanical Engineer (Aeroshell/Structures)
Location: New Orleans

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.

Do you want to be part of a culture that encourages employees to envision the impossible, perform with excellence and build incredible products? Are you looking for a growth opportunity where you can use your initiative to make a difference to a very important mission? Lockheed Martin Space is the prime contractor building NASA's Orion, the only spacecraft designed for long-duration, human-rated deep space exploration.

Orion will transport astronauts to interplanetary destinations beyond low Earth orbit, such as the Moon and Mars, and return them safely back to Earth.

What does this role look like?

As a Mechanical Engineer on the Orion Program, you will be responsible for providing technical engineering support tasks for the Aeroshell and Structures Production Engineering team. Tasks include sustainment of composite and metallic structural components and Thermal Protection System (TPS) hardware across the vehicle. As a design engineer, you must understand and execute design activities to meet technical, cost and schedule requirements.

You will be expected to coordinate with other Aeroshell and Structures senior engineers and Engineering Management to perform responsibilities associated with the design sustainment, certification and delivery of Aeroshell, Structures, and TPS components of the spacecraft.

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

- ship required with the ability to obtain or maintain a Secret security clearance

Desired skills

- 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

EEO

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 in order to receive optimal consideration.

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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

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