JOB ID: 729426BR
Date posted: May. 28, 2026
Description:
This is a place for engineers, scientists, and problem-solvers who are ready to engage deeply, think critically, and build with purpose. You will not just launch a career. You will be part of something bigger.
This is where the best are built.
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will oversee the end-to-end mechanical design of a complex missile system under development. This will include management of mechanical interfaces, resolution of mechanical integration issues through coordination between suppliers and internal design teams through all phases of the lifecycle. Day to day activities will include technical leadership of a multi site team, planning future activities, briefing leadership on progress and challenges, and driving integrated technical solutions to closure.
In this role, you will:
- Participate in issue resolution and develop solutions to technical problems of varying complexity while assuring sound technical content and timely closure.
- Develop, review, and maintain engineering documents, specifications, and technical analyses necessary to support product build and testing activities.
- Generate and release drawings using CAD software.
- Be a member of multiple integrated product teams, reciprocally interacting with other engineers, manufacturing personnel, suppliers, and customers.
- Represent the organization in design reviews, readiness reviews, and review boards.
- Collaborate with manufacturing personnel to supervise the build and test of the hardware in the production facility located next door to the engineering building.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline from an accredited school
- Proven knowledge of core mechanical engineering fundamentals, including structural analysis, material behavior, and engineering calculations.
- Strong proficiency with modern engineering CAD platforms (e.g., Creo, I DEAS, SolidWorks, or comparable tools) and model based product definition workflows.
Clearance Requirements
- Ability to obtain a DOD Secret security clearance; US citizenship is required
Desired Skills:
- Creo and CAD data management (EPDM) experience
- 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
- Experience working with suppliers
- Functions well in a creative, high-tempo, collaborative, cross-functional, dynamic, and multi-disciplinary environment
- Familiarity with LM Space processes, procedures, and tools (including EPDM/Windchill)
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience with model-based definition (Data Set Rating 6)
- Highly proficient with Creo Parametric
- Experience supporting production of missile
or spacecraft hardware
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in fast changing environments, adapting to evolving requirements and dynamic project schedules.
- Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills, with a track record of conveying complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Active DoD Secret clearance
Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level:
Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest:
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely:
Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules:
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position:
9x80 every other Friday off
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level:
4 yr and up College
Business Unit:
SPACE
Relocation Available:
Possible
Career Area:
Mechanical Engineering
Type:
Full-Time
Shift:
First
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
