Structures and Mechanisms Manager

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. When you join National Security Space (NSS), you will be a part of a team that excels at providing national capabilities that help maintain a technical advantage over our adversaries. Our team has a long and proud history supporting missions that contribute to National Security. We are passionate about space, our customers, our company, and our team. One day, the world may hear the full story of your NSS achievements and discover the critical role you have played to defeat the enemies of freedom. Come join the team that is working quietly to keep the light of liberty shining! Responsibilities Lead a team of 10-20 multi-disciplinary engineers (design and analysis) supporting present and future space programs by providing oversight, technical mentoring, career development, training, and performance reviews. Work collaboratively with the programs your team supports and with functional leadership to manage staffing requirements and plan job assignments to sustain engineering capabilities and critical skills. Represent the organization in internal and external stakeholder interactions by practicing Full Spectrum Leadership behaviors while facilitating the resolution of technical issues. Oversee technical product management for program life cycles while implementing strategic initiatives for affordability and efficiency across the programs your team supports. Maintain full command over program priorities and schedules by holding your team accountable to achieve key milestones and deliver value. Support the acquisition of new business by generating Basis of Estimate inputs for proposals and evaluating your team’s ability to execute proposed scope. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or related technical field) or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated experience leading and/or managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams. Demonstrated experience building key relationships across organizations to achieve strategic and/or tactical goals. Active Top Secret or SCI Security Clearance prior to start. Desired Skills Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership competencies, including: communicating with positive impact, developing enduring relationships, making effective decisions, delivering value, building organizational talent, and being accountable. Fundamental understanding of flight hardware design, structural/thermal analysis, integration, and test principles. Fundamental understanding of mechanical drafting standards and techniques. Experience leading design efforts in support of conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design activities. Experience working with procurement and outside suppliers. Previous production, operations, CAM, proposal, and/or IPT lead experience. Willingness to mentor and develop junior engineers. Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills. Security Clearance This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly. Other Important Information 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. Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite full‑time; the work will be performed 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 a standard 40‑hour work week to condensed schedules with additional time away from the office. Schedule for this Position: 9‑x‑80 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 $122,900 - $216,660. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Benefits offered: 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. Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5‑30 days of the requisition posting date. Experience Level: Experienced Professional Business Unit: SPACE Relocation Available: Possible Career Area: Mechanical Engineering Type: Full-Time Shift: First #J-18808-Ljbffr Lockheed Martin