Mechanisms Design Engineer

Lockheed Martin Space is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to support preliminary and detailed design and analysis of missile structures and thermal protection systems. The role involves designing missile mechanical subsystems, interfacing with customers, developing engineering drawings, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

• Design missile mechanical subsystem(s) such as deployment mechanisms, separation mechanisms, actuators, sensor cover mechanisms, and other mechanisms.
• Interface with the customer to obtain end‑user input and build a partnership.
• Design hardware, mechanical/structural components, and subsystems aligned with customer requirements and LM Space standard methodologies (CIPS) in activities related to developing, revising, and releasing engineering drawings.
• Use Creo Parametric to develop and release engineering designs using EPDM.
• Coordinate engineering design packages with a multidisciplinary team that includes PMP, Flight Sciences, Systems Engineering, Checking, Manufacturing, Product Assurance, and Configuration and Data Management.
• Implement strict CAD modeling standards; utilize model‑check tools and resolve design issues to meet modeling standards.
• Work with, refine, and integrate component and subsystem designs into a system‑level design.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Mechanical design and/or integration knowledge.
• Experience designing mechanisms.
• Experience with Computer‑Aided Design (CAD) modeling and drafting with working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) (ASME Y14.5).
• Fundamental understanding of other engineering disciplines, including stress, dynamics, thermal analysis, production, electronics, and systems engineering.
• Experience with concept development, design, review, manufacture, test, and integration.
• Understanding of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals, including structures, mechanisms, and materials.
• Ability to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.

• Creo and CAD data management (EPDM) experience.
• Flight hardware experience.
• Knowledge of composite structure design and fabrication.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and documentation.
• Experience with test methods, planning, and execution.
• Experience working with other Lockheed Martin operating units.
• Hands‑on hardware experience.
• Experience working with suppliers.
• Active Secret clearance.
• Master of Science in an engineering discipline related to the basic qualifications.
• Experience as a Certified Principal Engineer (CPE) delegate or equivalent.
• Experience operating as part of integrated product teams.
• Experience with motors, bearings, gears, resolvers, and potentiometers.
• Experience with rapid prototyping and concept development to be first to market.
• Experience with MDA customers and consultants.
• Functions well in a creative, high‑tempo, collaborative, cross‑functional, dynamic, and multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Familiarity with LM Space processes, procedures, and tools (including EPDM/Windchill).
• Experience in aluminum forging, welding, machining, finishing, etc.
• Experience developing structures and mechanisms for missiles.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with model‑based definition (Data Set Rating
  6).
• Highly proficient with Creo Parametric.
• Experience supporting production of missile or spacecraft hardware.

This position requires a government security clearance. A U.S. Citizenship and a DOD Secret clearance are mandatory. Clearance Level: Secret.

• Annual base salary range varies by location: $70,100 – $123,625 in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding major metropolitan areas) and $80,600 – $139,840 in major metropolitan areas.
• Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, 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.