Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas.
We are growing and seeking to hire a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to support development and production of shipping and storage containers for missile systems.
What You Will Be Doing:
As the Mechanical Engineering Designer Staff, you will be responsible for leading the Integrated Product Team in creating detailed designs, layouts, and drawings for various components and subassemblies. You will play a key role in developing and generating CREO layouts, detailed drawings, and design documentation, ensuring seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Developing and generating CREO layouts and detailed drawings for ICDs, components, sub-assemblies, assemblies, and integration test articles
* Building BOMs, creating parts, assemblies, and design documentation within Windchill PLM
* Managing the IPT team, suppliers, GSC, and structural/thermal/material analysts to ensure design excellence
* Managing drawing releases, responding to CRs, generating CN's, and presenting/supporting change boards and design reviews
* Performing design trade studies to evaluate cost, weight, performance, and structural/thermal benefits
* Leading the qualification and development of the supplier-designed item to ensure adequacy to requirement, environments, and interfaces, as well as on-time delivery and documentation
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in an Engineering related field
Active Secret Clearance is required to be considered for this position.
Active development of new mechanical design engineering principles and full demonstrated knowledge of industry practices and related disciplines
Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing in accordance with ASME Y14.5 and demonstrated perform complex system-level tolerance analysis.
Minimum 5 years experience with Creo or similar 3D computer-aided design software
Have the ability to generate engineering drawings, documents, parts lists and specifications
Have the ability to guide major projects to completion and engage with senior personnel on significant matters
Have the ability to lead investigative efforts and report status to senior personnel
Hands‑on experience with machining, rapid prototyping, or lab equipment (CNC, 3‑D printers, test rigs)
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with Model-Based Definition (MBD).
Experience with aerospace hardware such as structures, optical or radio frequency (RF) sensors, energetics, propulsion, or flight control systems.
Comprehensive understanding of aerospace systems lifecycle from proposal and capture efforts, development, transition to production, production, and sustainment.
Experience with qualification of aerospace vehicle systems and/or related equipment.
Experience with Packaging, Handling, Shipping and Transportation (PHST) equipment, shock/thermal isolation systems, or other environmental controls.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00
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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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in an engineering-related field
- Active Secret clearance
- Knowledge of mechanical design engineering principles and industry practices
- Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing according to ASME Y14.5
- Experience performing complex system-level tolerance analysis
- At least 5 years of experience with Creo or similar 3D CAD software
- Ability to generate engineering drawings, documents, parts lists, and specifications
- Ability to guide major projects to completion and engage senior personnel
- Ability to lead investigative efforts and report status to senior personnel
- Hands-on experience with machining, rapid prototyping, or lab equipment such as CNC machines, 3D printers, or test rigs
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with Model-Based Definition
- Experience with aerospace hardware, including structures, sensors, energetics, propulsion, or flight-control systems
- Understanding of the aerospace systems lifecycle
- Experience qualifying aerospace vehicle systems or related equipment
- Experience with Packaging, Handling, Shipping and Transportation equipment, shock or thermal isolation systems, or environmental controls
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