Mechanical Design Engineer Stf - E4

Standard Job Description 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. Standard Job Description 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. The Next Generation Glide Body (NXGB) program is seeking motivated, high-potential candidates for a Structures & Mechanisms IPT Lead within the Propulsion, Structures, Ordnance & Controls (PSOC) organization NXGB began as a multi-year LM IRAD flight demo of an affordable, producible, and advanced intermediate range boost-glide hypersonic vehicle. It is an LM Space Key Investment (KI) and is in the LM Space Top 10 Priority Captures for 2026. The NXGB portfolio is extending beyond the IRAD to include a new SHY CRAD contract with a second flight opportunity, and the program is targeting downstream EMD and Production phases. The IRAD program is approaching CDR (Concept Design Review) and moving into AI&T (Assembly Integration & Test). The SHY (Scalable Hypersonics) program must incorporate new technology and thus will begin with a follow-on design phase. The Structures & Mechanisms IPT (Integrated Product Team) Lead will be responsible for the integrated cost, schedule, and technical performance of the IPT’s sub-disciplines, including structures, tooling, launch vehicle adapter, and flight control actuation. The ideal candidate will work with other IPT Lead and functional integrators to support program execution and deliveries within cost and schedule constraints. Job Assignments Program Management: maintain Structures & Mechanisms IPT cost/schedule/technical baseline; ensure this occurs by tracking key metrics (EVM/etc) and developing Return to Green (RTG) plans as needed; Report performance and elevate issues through program channels. push formal changes to change boards for incorporation; maintain strong baseline control Major Reviews & Documentation: provide content and brief as needed in program reviews to customers internal stakeholder. Responsible for fulfilling contract deliverables for IPT. Supplier and Procurement Support: Interface with suppliers to oversee and drive on time execution and delivery. Work with internal stakeholders and processes to identify and resolve obstacles. Risk & Opps: ensure the R&O database is adequate to inform decisions; optimize the path forward by mitigating risks and exploiting opportunities; integrate across product areas and subprograms Staffing/Onboarding: ensure VEMO updates are completed and requisitions opened to align with future resource needs; support PMs and Strategic Assistant (SA) with tracking status and sourcing effectively The information below reflects the standard job description for this position Designs and oversees the plant or manufacturing systems, fabrication, installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment such as conveyor systems, production machinery, and other material-handling equipment used in fabrication, assembly, and other production functions; analyzes engineering sketches, specifications and related data, and drawings to determine design factors such as size, shape, and arrangement of parts; oversees the construction of machine and subassemblies considering such specifications as gear ratios, bearing loads, and direction of moving parts; compiles and analyzes test data to determine effect of design on machines in relation to factors such as temperature, pressures, speed, horsepower, and fuel consumption. Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Engineering) CAM experience Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work across disciplines Ability to maintain Secret Clearance Prior experience in project management with strong problem-solving and organizational skills Experience managing supplier performance Experience providing engineering support in production phase Recognition as high potential employee Career plan targeting IPT Lead / PM roles Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Prior IRAD and/or Business Development experience Experience as direct liaison to customers/executives Maintenance of positive demeanor in environment with competing priorities Active Secret clearance Full-Time Salary Range: $118000.00 - $219100.00 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr