Packaging Engineer Sr

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We are seeking a Packaging Engineer Sr to support Lockheed Martin (LM) Space – Production Operations. The selected candidate will be part of the Product Protection Engineering team supporting Courtland Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation (PHST).

• Leverage internal and industry standards to design packaging solutions that meet product specifications and preserve the ‘as‑manufactured’ state of Lockheed Martin products.
• Ensure regulatory compliance of outbound hazardous materials shipments.
• Apply gap analysis to existing processes to ensure system efficiency.
• Assist in creation of product protection specifications.
• Test packaging designs to ensure compliance with DOT regulations and performance standards.
• Utilize CAD software and product data management systems to produce, review and release product protection solutions.
• Be comfortable in a production environment, performing technical drawing reviews and support, and assisting with transportation/logistics initiatives.
• Positively communicate and collaborate, requiring strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

• Proficiency with CAD software.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Experience with packaging, certifying and shipping hazardous materials.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• US citizenship.

• Proficiency with Creo Parametric.
• Demonstrated knowledge of 49 CFR hazardous materials packaging and transportation.
• Certifications related to transportation of hazardous materials.
• Demonstrated knowledge of military and industry packaging standards, including, but not limited to, MIL‑STD‑2073, MIL‑STD‑810, ASTM D6261 and ASTM D6251.
• Experience with the application of ASME Y14.5 and Y14.100 drafting standards and practices.
• Experience with Military Preservation and Packaging (SPIs, Data Item Descriptions, Packaging and Preservation Plans).
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply industry standards.
• Experience with packaging and handling of high‑value spacecraft critical hardware.
• Experience with contamination‑control sensitive hardware (ESD, shock, UV, vibration, humidity, corrosion, etc.).
• Experience with Creo View and Creo Illustrate.
• Experience with process specifications, manufacturing processes and product‑specific requirements.
• Familiarity with SAP.
• Experience performing and conducting peer reviews.
• Ability to perform static stress calculations in determining shock and vibration attenuation.

Clearance Level: None

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

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: SPACE

Relocation Available:
Possible

Career Area:
Manufacturing

Type:
Full‑Time

Shift: First