Mechanical Engineer; Mechanical Systems - Early Career

About the Company

At Lockheed Martin we 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 career opportunities designed to propel development 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.

This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem‑solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger. This is where the best are built.

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a full‑time Early Career Mechanical Engineer. In this role, you will research, define, analyze, develop, design, provide technical supplier management, test, and qualify mechanical and fluid systems. You will perform requirements definition in coordination with system engineering and develop, review, and maintain engineering drawings and models. You will support integration and flight test, production, and sustainment activities and ensure program objectives are accomplished through troubleshooting and system subject‑matter expertise to assist in maintenance and delivery of effective technical data.

• Research, analyze, develop, design, and qualify mechanical and fluid systems.
• Define requirements in collaboration with systems engineering.
• Develop, review, and maintain engineering drawings and models.
• Support integration, flight testing, production, and sustainment activities.
• Troubleshoot systems and provide subject‑matter expertise to support maintenance and delivery of technical data.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering.
• Basic understanding of core mechanical/aerospace engineering concepts and ability to apply them to routine tasks.
• Ability to complete routine, well‑defined assignments with periodic oversight.
• Strong collaboration skills in a team‑oriented environment.
• Adaptable and willingness to stretch technically and learn new things.
• U.S. citizenship required; position requires a government security clearance.
• Position located at a facility that requires special access.

• Problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of airworthiness process and artifacts.
• Experience with CATIA and MATLAB.

Secret clearance required.

• Onsite full‑time at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
• 4×10 hour day, 3 days off per week.
• Relocation available.

4 years and up (College).

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Program, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

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