Mechanical Engineer; Aeroshell​/Structures

Position: Mechanical Engineer (Aeroshell/Structures)
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* 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

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* Bachelor's or higher degree  Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or closely related field preferred  or or equivalent combination of education and experience

 Understanding of Aeroshell, Structural, and/or Thermal Protection components design, manufacturing, and materials

 US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain or maintain a Secret security clearance

** Desired

Skills:

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* 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

** Clearance Level:
** None

** Other Important Information You Should Know*
* ** Expression of Interest:
** By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match   Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings

** Ability to Work Remotely:
** Onsite Full time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility

** Work Schedules:
** Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees   Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed   These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits

** Schedule for this Position:
** 9x80 every other Friday off

** Pay Rate:
** The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York  excluding most major metropolitan areas , Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $70,100    $123,625  For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location  Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only  Lockheed Martin considers factors such as  but not limited to  scope and responsibilities of the position,…