Mechanical Engineering Tech - Contractor

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 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.

Lockheed Martin is the prime contractor building the Orion Multi‑Purpose Crew Vehicle, NASA's first spacecraft crafted for long‑duration, human‑rated deep space exploration. Orion will transport humans to interplanetary destinations beyond low Earth orbit to the moon, eventually Mars, and return them safely back to Earth.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Responsibilities

Support the development, manufacture, procurement, test, and product certification for Orion Propulsion component products including valves, thrusters, propulsion control systems, engines, and associated tubing systems.

Support Orion Propulsion Subsystem Integration

Develop and/or maintain product performance specifications, statements of work, and supplier data requirements for propulsion components.

Maintain engineering drawings, specifications, and technical analyses necessary to support propulsion components.

Provide requirements flow‑down, verification, and maintain technical baseline at the suppliers.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university, or in a related discipline.

Ability to work in a collaborative and team‑based environment.

Excellent organizational and verbal/written communication skills.

Basic knowledge/experience with propulsion and mechanical hardware components and systems.

Desired Skills

Familiarity with propulsion engineering principles and processes.

Knowledge of requirement definition, verification, and product certification for spaceflight.

Experience with system and/or subsystem integration.

Clearance Level: None

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

Application window will close in 90 days. Applicants are encouraged to apply within 5-30 days of the requisition posting date for optimal consideration.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: SPACE

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Mechanical Engineering

Type: Full‑Time

Shift: First

Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off

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