Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms)

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent professional experience
Working knowledge and experience applying geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (ASME Y14.5)
Understanding of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals including structures, mechanisms, and materials
Experience with concept development, design, review, manufacture, test, and integration
Experience designing spacecraft, aerospace, or mechanical components
Experience designing mechanisms
Experience with mechanical CAD modeling and drafting (CREO Parametric preferred)
Ability to work in a reciprocal and team-based environment
Must be willing to travel when required
U.S Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Job Description

The coolest jobs on this planet… or any other… are with Lockheed Martin Space.

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. We are currently seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to design and build mechanisms for spacecraft at Lockheed Martin. These critical components include anything that moves on the satellite, including hinges, gimbals, motors, gears, dampers, rotary joints, linear actuators, and deployables. Join the Lockheed Martin team and be a part of the company that has developed and flown the most innovative mechanism designs in the industry, including the largest mechanism ever deployed in space, the International Space Station Solar Array. The mechanisms design team supports all lines of business at Lockheed Martin which means you could be designing mechanisms for the next mission to Mars or for the next generation of GPS satellites or for systems that protect and defend our nation.

In This Role, You Will

Establish the design of mechanisms, including requirements allocation, trade studies, solid modeling, materials evaluations, and analyses.
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.
May become the Certified Principal Engineer (CPE) for the mechanism. The CPE is the technical advocate responsible for all aspects of the mechanism from program inception to launch and on-orbit operations. To promote the sharing of ideas, we at Lockheed Martin champion an inclusive work environment that supports differences and big-picture thinking.

You have opportunities to 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

You can learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits package by visiting this link.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Lockheed Martin. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Desired Skills

Master of Science in an Engineering Discipline related to the basic qualifications
Experience as a Certified Principal Engineer (CPE) or CPE delegate or equivalent
Experience providing technical oversight of a subcontracted development effort
Experience operating as a part of integrated product teams
Experience with motors, bearings, gears, resolvers, and potentiometers
Experience with rapid prototyping and concept development to be first to market
Experience with MDA customers and consultants
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)
Experience developing structures and mechanisms for missiles
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
Familiar with releasing drawings in EPDM 9.1
Experience working with and overseeing manufacturing and/or outside suppliers
MRB trained and certified
Active secret security clearance

Other Important Information

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.
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