Hardware Engineer Lead

Overview

We are developing a world‑class LevelD helicopter full‑flight simulator for the Rotary Training Solutions Blackhawk simulator, using cutting‑edge hardware, graphics, real‑time physics, and training services to deliver high‑fidelity training devices worldwide.

• Lead other Hardware Engineers and synchronize engineering, procurement, production planning, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure designs are completed as scheduled.
• Develop innovative solutions to a range of complex problems that align with program objectives.
• Act as a member of the Integrated Product Team responsible for scope, cost, and schedule, and interface with cross‑functional teams and customers on a regular basis to execute scope.
• Support cross‑functional teams through major technical reviews throughout the acquisition lifecycle (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR).
• Apply Hardware Engineering processes in an Agile environment and communicate technical concepts to external stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• 5+ years of related experience in hardware engineering, with post‑secondary training or degree in a related discipline.
• Active development of new mechanical design engineering principles and full demonstrated knowledge of industry practices.
• Issuing formal design checking approvals or non‑conformance reports through the PLM tool.
• Developing and generating CREO layouts and detailed drawings for ICDs, components, sub‑assemblies, assemblies, and integration test articles.
• Developing and generating hardware architectural layouts for systems and lower‑level interfaces between systems and subsystems.
• Deriving hardware and sub‑tier requirements from customer requirements.
• Building BOMs, creating parts, assemblies, and design documentation.
• Experience applying Hardware Engineering processes in an Agile environment.
• Experience with Windchill, Creo, Windchill and/or Catia, Zuken, and Cameo.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing per ASME Y14.5 and ability to perform complex system‑level tolerance analysis.
• Knowledge of generating hardware architecture, high‑level interconnects, and deriving requirements from customer and system‑level flowdowns.
• Experience in development, integration, and deployment of flight training systems.
• Experience with modular open systems architectures (e.g., SOA) and full‑motion simulators.
• Experience with Rotary and/or Fixed Wing Aircraft or Training System Design.
• Active Secret Security clearance or higher.

• U.S. citizenship is required for consideration.
• Interim Secret level U.S. government security clearance before starting work.
• 10–20% domestic and/or international travel required.

4 × 10 hour day, 3 days off per week (part‑time remote/On‑site schedule; specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process).

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