Asc. Mechanical Engineer

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.

We are currently seeking an entry level engineer to design and build solar arrays for spacecraft at Lockheed Martin. This critical component includes program phases progressing from initial concept development through design, build, test, and flight. Join the Lockheed Martin team and be part of the company that has developed and flown the most innovative solar array designs in the industry, including the largest solar array ever deployed in space, the International Space Station Solar Array.

Our team supports all lines of business at Lockheed Martin which means you could be designing solar arrays that power the next mission to Mars or the next generation of GPS satellites or systems that protect and defend our nation.

• Work under the direction of other engineers to research, design, analyze, and develop components, assemblies, and systems for Lockheed Martin Space products.
• Participate in issue resolution and develop solutions to technical problems of varying complexity while assuring sound technical content and timely closure.
• Develop, review, and maintain engineering documents, specifications, and technical analyses necessary to support product build and testing activities.
• Generate and release drawings using CAD software.
• Be a member of multiple integrated product teams, reciprocally interacting with other engineers, manufacturing personnel, suppliers, and customers.
• Represent the organization in design reviews, readiness reviews, and review boards.
• Collaborate with manufacturing personnel to supervise the build and test of the hardware in the production facility located next door to the engineering building.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical modeling tools, such as Solidworks/CREO and drafting.
• Ability to work in a reciprocal and team-based environment.
• Willingness to travel when required.
• Must be a US Citizen to perform the task.

• Experience designing solar arrays.
• Background in composite structures and mechanisms design.
• User of CREO CAD software.
• Familiar with releasing drawings in EPDM.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Knowledge of Mechanical Design Principles including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Fundamental understanding of structures, mechanisms and materials.
• Desire to work with propulsion, structures, mechanisms, thermal, analysis and all things Lockheed Martin Space.

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The annual base salary range for this position varies by location: $57,500 - $101,430 in California, Massachusetts, New York, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington, or Washington DC (excluding most major metropolitan areas). For other states, the range will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.

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. Other state‑specific PTO and holiday accrual information is available for Washington state applicants. This position is incentive plan eligible.

Application window will close in 90 days. Applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date.

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