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Sr Mechanical Engineer

$85.3k - $158.3k

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Mechanical Engineer

Standard Job 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.

As a Mechanical Engineer, your responsibilities may include some of the following:

  • Work under limited direction of other mechanical engineers to research, design, analyze, and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems for Lockheed Martin Space products.
  • Functionally own specific mechanical systems and delegate tasks
  • 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
  • Perform stress analysis using basic hand calculations
  • Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy.
  • Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's of science degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
  • Experience with mechanical design development and integration, especially in the area of spacecraft mechanisms.
  • Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) modeling and drafting with knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Fundamental understanding of other engineering disciplines including stress, dynamics, thermal analysis, production, electronics, systems engineering, etc.
  • US Citizenship required

Desired Skills:

  • Previous experience as a Certified Principle Engineer (CPE), or equivalent
  • Previous Engineering Material Review Board (EMRB) training or certification, or equivalent
  • Creo and CAD data management (EPDM) experience
  • Flight hardware experience
  • Familiarity with Lockheed Martin specifications, tools, and procedures
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and documentation
  • Experience with test methods, planning and execution
  • Experience working with other LM operating units
  • Hands-on hardware experience
  • Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

Pay Information:

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability. * Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics. * For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

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