Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is a leader in the small Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) field and is seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to join its engineering team. The LM UAS engineering team is a multi-disciplinary group with mechanical, electrical, software and systems expertise. The team develops new products and solutions while also supporting current products. You will play an integral part in expanding the LM portfolio of platforms and programs.
A successful candidate will apply technical expertise in developing solutions to Unmanned Aircraft Systems design and testing problems. Responsibilities for this position may include:
- Develop, test, and validate new and modified UAS designs
- Troubleshoot system malfunctions to determine root cause and corrective action
- Create and maintain 3-D CATIA models, assemblies and installations, system requirements, interface/supplier control drawings, performance specifications, system checkout procedures and statements of work
- Create system requirements, trade studies, sub-component and flight test plans
- Coordinate with suppliers, internal and external integrated product teams, management and the customer
- Support manufacturing, ground/flight test and customer operating locations
Occasional travel may be required.
High school diploma and 1+ years of relevant professional electrical experience
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering (or related discipline) and 1 year relevant professional experience OR equivalent training and experience
Experience in CAD/CAM tools such as Catia/3DX, Creo, or Solidworks
Extensive laboratory experience using common engineering tools
Proficiency in Visio, Excel, Word, and Mathcad
Experience with configuration management tool(s) such as Enterprise Product Data Management (EPDM)
Experience with and firm understanding of principles pertinent to small UAS or RC aircraft, their use cases, and operating environments and how those affect electrical design
Desire to assume ownership of tasks and drive to closure quickly and efficiently
Pay Information
GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $72800.00 - $135200.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): :$65500.00 - $121700.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): :$58200.00 - $108200.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
- Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): :$52400.00 - $97400.00
- Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Ocala, FL; Lufkin, TX; etc.
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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.
