Lockheed Martin

Mechanical Design Engineer Sr

Lockheed Martin$85K — $158K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field
  • Solid understanding of mechanical design engineering principles
  • Proficient in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5)
  • Minimum 3 years experience with Creo or similar CAD software
  • Capability to produce engineering drawings and documentation
  • Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional investigations

Responsibilities

  • Develop and create CREO layouts and detailed model-based designs for missile system components
  • Generate bills of materials (BOMs) and design documentation using Windchill PLM
  • Coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams, including suppliers and analysts, for design improvements
  • Manage design release processes and respond to change requests
  • Conduct design trade studies to analyze performance metrics such as cost and weight

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10)
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Paid time off and holiday leave
  • Parental leave and EAP support
  • Flexible spending accounts and education assistance
  • Life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage
Full Job Description
You will be the Mechanical Design Engineer Sr for an Air Dominance development team. Our team is responsible for designing and producing key components of the missile system, including tactical and special test equipment hardware. What You Will Be Doing As the Mechanical Engineering Designer Sr, you will be responsible for supporting 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 model-based designs (MBD) for ICDs, components, sub-assemblies, assemblies, and integration test articles • Building BOMs, creating parts, assemblies, and design documentation within Windchill PLM • Coordinating with the IPT team, suppliers, GSC, electronic packaging, and structural/thermal/material analysts to ensure design excellence • Managing design 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 Basic Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in an Engineering related field • Comprehensive understanding of mechanical design engineering principles and demonstrated knowledge of industry practices • Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing in accordance with ASME Y14.5 and ability to perform complex detailed part and subsystem tolerance analysis • Minimum 3 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 work with minimal oversight or supervision • Have the ability to lead investigative efforts and report status to interdisciplinary teams Desired Skills • 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. • Experience with phases of aerospace systems lifecycle from proposal and capture efforts, development, transition to production, production, and sustainment. 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.

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Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security company that engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems and products. It also provides a range of management, engineering, technical, scientific, logistic, and information services. The company operates in four business segments: Aeronautics, Electronic Systems, Information Systems and Global Services, and Space Systems. Lockheed Martin was formed in 1995 from the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta. In September 2008, Lockheed Martin Corporation acquired Aculight Corporation. In January 2009, it completed its acquisition of Universal Systems & Technology, Inc. (UNITECH). In August 2009, it completed its acquisition of Gyrocam Systems LLC (Gyrocam). Gyrocam develops and supplies gyrostabilized optical surveillance systems and sustainment field services, principally to the United States military. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, a unit of the Company's Electronic Systems business area, would manage the Gyrocam business.

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