Mechanical Engineering Manager

Reference: 734707BRPosted: 2026-07-13Location: Huntsville, AlabamaClearance: Top SecretCompany: Lockheed MartinDescription:Position details:Location: Huntsville, ALWork Schedule: 9x80Position type: Full-time onsite (this is not a hybrid position)_____________________________________________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.Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to join our team! In this exciting role, you will:• Assist the program with proposal preparedness and execution activities• Assist the program through architectural development and subsequent design reviews to include SRR, PDR, and CDR• Have the opportunity to work closely with the Program Management team in leading staffing needs for the team• Help develop timely resolution plans of issues and ensure the validity of designs, compliance evidence, and all associated documentation• Help to resolve Program execution issues quickly to support leadership needsBasic Qualifications:• Knowledge of aerospace structures hardware, conversant in other mechanical systems (including flight, ground, packaging, and mechanisms), and organizational processes.• Experience leading and/or managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams• Experience leading design efforts in support of conceptual, preliminary, and/or detailed design activities• Fundamental understanding of flight hardware design, integration, and/or test principles• Top Secret security clearance required prior to start; US citizenship requiredDesired Skills:• Experience building key relationships across organizations to achieve strategic and/or tactical goals• At least 8 years of professional experience in design/development work + leadership experience• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or related technical field) or equivalent experience/combined education• Demonstrated Full Spectrum Leadership competencies, including: communicating with positive impact, developing enduring relationships, making effective decisions, delivering value, building organizational talent, and being accountable• Experience leading hardware development teams• Fundamental understanding of mechanical drafting standards and techniques• 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• Active Top Secret Security ClearanceSecurity Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.Clearance Level: Top SecretOther Important Information You Should KnowExpression 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 offLockheed 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 in order to receive optimal consideration.At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.Experience Level: Experienced ProfessionalBusiness Unit: SPACERelocation Available: PossibleCareer Area: Mechanical EngineeringType: Full-TimeShift: First