Lockheed Martin

Mechanical Engineer Sr

Lockheed Martin$95K — $178K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience and at least 5 years of professional experience, or 3 years with a Master's degree.
  • Strong grasp of mechanical engineering principles including structures, mechanisms, and materials.
  • Experience with mechanical design and manufacturing, including the interpretation of design drawings.
  • Proficient in CAD tools like Creo or I-DEAS and model-based product definition.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to build effective relationships.

Responsibilities

  • Independently develop mechanical designs using solid models and detailed drawings.
  • Review requirements from various engineering domains for design accuracy.
  • Collaborate with leadership, domain experts, and manufacturing to meet program goals.
  • Release accurate and affordable engineering designs in alignment with program objectives.
  • Support production teams in resolving manufacturing and testing discrepancies.
  • Provide regular status updates and presentations to peers and leadership.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
  • Flexible work arrangements and schedules, including potential 4-day work weeks.
  • 401(k) match program to support retirement savings.
  • Paid time off and holiday leave to maintain work-life balance.
  • Parental leave and EAP for family support.
  • Education assistance for continued learning and professional development.
Full Job Description
Come work with multidisciplinary engineers focused on delivering world class Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE). You will be responsible for the designs solutions that support the Organization. As an Engineer, you will work with a diverse work force responsible for the development, design, fabrication, test, and delivery of MGSE. Job responsibilities include: - Independently develop mechanical design solutions of varying complexity using solid models, detailed drawings, and release of engineering work products. - Review requirements from various sources (stress, dynamics, systems, thermal, manufacturing, etc.) to ensure that applicable requirements are flowed into the detailed design of assigned products. - Collaborate with program leadership, domain experts, peers, configuration management, and manufacturing to ensure program requirements and schedules are met. - Contribute to the completion of Program achievements by the release of accurate, error-free, affordable and producible engineering designs. - Supports production meetings and manufacturing and test anomaly / discrepancy resolution - Provides weekly / monthly status and regularly present to peers / leadership. The ideal candidate will have good communications skills (both oral and written) and a strong background in Mechanical Engineering processes. A willingness to travel is required, less than 5%. 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. Basic Qualifications Qualified candidate will have or be able to: - Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years or more of professional experience; or 3 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree. Considered career, or journey, level. - Demonstrated understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals including structures, mechanisms, materials and analysis. - Mechanical design and/or manufacturing experience that includes the use of interpretation of engineering design drawings. - Familiarity with engineering CAD tools (Creo, I-DEAS, etc.) and model based product definition. - Candidate must have the ability to work in an environment with evolving requirements and dynamic schedules. - Candidate must have strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills, and have the ability to interact effectively and build effective relationships with customers. Desired Skills Desirable candidate will have or be able to: - Experience working with teams on cross-level projects/multidisciplinary product development teams. - Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong internal customer relationships. - Manufacturing and ATLO experience. - Working knowledge of industry standards and federal regulations including ANSI, OSHA, and AWS standards applicable to mechanical and structural systems. Experience should include a working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and ASME Y14.5. - Working Knowledge of EPDM. - Knowledge of LM Space command media. -Experience working on NASA and NOAA space vehicle programs -Experience working with Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) for space vehicles. Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00 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.

About Lockheed Martin

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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Net Income
$6.8 billion
Founded
1995
5 Year Trend
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Revenue
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