At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing men and women are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our unique skills, talents and experiences to design and build solutions to some of the world’s hardest engineering problems. Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to envision the impossible, perform with excellence and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration and focus—if you have the passion and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. You will work closely with the Mechanical Structures Product team as a Mechanical Design engineer to shape, model, and draft mechanical ground tactical vehicle components.
Come join Lockheed Martin's Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) team. Our system will travel at Mach 5 (over a mile per second). Helping us build a system that goes that fast means overcoming a number of difficult physics and engineering challenges. You will be integrating hypersonic missile technology into an Army battery on a highly accelerated schedule to support the Warfighter. LRHW will be capable of flying at 5x the speed of sound and will provide a timely response to varying threat scenarios. If this intrigues you, come join our LRHW team.
As a Mechanical Design Engineering Sr., you will perform the following:
-Perform solid modeling using ProE/CREO design tool
- Create associated 2D drafting drawings required to produce/procure hardware
- Develop and maintain product designs and specifications associated with hardware, working with in-house manufacturing, ATLO, procurement, outside suppliers and parts engineering to determine applicable requirements
- Review requirements from various sources (dynamics, stress, systems, thermal, manufacturing, etc.) to ensure that applicable requirements are flowed into the detailed design of the products
- Work in a product development environment on new designs as well as supporting existing and heritage applications.
- Ability to work with in house manufacturing, ATLO, and outside suppliers to drive them to deliver critical program hardware that meets requirements within applicable cost and schedule constraints
To promote the sharing of ideas, Lockheed Martin cultivates a work environment that inspires differences and big-picture thinking.
Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
- Medical, Dental, 401k, Paid time off, Work/life balance, Career development, Mentorship opportunities, Rewards & recognition
Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field-Mechanical design from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
- Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) modeling and drafting with knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Fundamental understanding of other engineering disciplines including stress, dynamics, thermal analysis, production, electronics, systems engineering, etc.
- Ability to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance; US citizenship is required
- Experience with hardware integration
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience
• Creo and CAD data management (EPDM) experience
• Flight hardware experience
• Familiarity with Lockheed Martin specifications, tools, and procedures
• Knowledge of composite structure design and fabrication
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and documentation
• Experience with test methods, planning and execution
• Experience working with other LM operating units
• Hands-on hardware experience
• Experience working with suppliers
• Active Secret clearance
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent experience and combined education
- Experience with CAD modeling and drafting
- Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Fundamental understanding of stress, dynamics, thermal analysis, production, electronics, and systems engineering
- Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Experience with hardware integration
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience
- Creo and CAD data management using EPDM
- Flight hardware experience
- Knowledge of composite structure design and fabrication
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and documentation
- Experience with test methods, planning, and execution
- Experience working with Lockheed Martin operating units
- Hands-on hardware experience
- Experience working with suppliers
- Active Secret security clearance
- Proficiency in AI prompting as applied to the position
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