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At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
We are currently seeking a Mechanical Structural Engineering Manager to join our Strategic Reentry Programs (SRP) team in Valley Forge PA.
If you have the passion and perseverance to dream big, join us as an Associate Manager in the Mechanical Products team supporting the Strategic Reentry Program (SRP) portfolio across multiple sites (e.g. Denver, CO, Valley Forge, PA, Sunnyvale, CA) and multiple programs!
As a coded leader, the selected candidate will manage definition, interpretation, and implementation of design requirements, task delegation, coordination and execution of hardware designs, development and integration of hardware custom and procured mechanical structural assemblies in accordance with engineering process specifications. Ensure designs adhere to LM Common Integrated Processes as documented in Command Media, and drive process improvement into the design culture. Provide solution based technical mentoring to improve program performance and to drive error free design using proven tools, processes and predictive measures.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Manage a team of 8-10 mechanical engineers by providing oversight, technical mentoring, career development, training, and performance reviews
Work collaboratively with the program(s) your team supports and with functional senior leadership to manage staffing requirements and plan job assignments and rotations to sustain engineering capabilities and critical skills; and drive performance management, career development, and personnel related activities
Represent the organization in design reviews and external interactions, practicing Full Spectrum Leadership behaviors.
Oversee cost, schedule, and technical product management for all phases of reentry program life cycle, facilitating strategic initiatives for affordability and efficiency across Programs you will support.
Engage with Program Leadership and Chief Engineers in planning and implementation of timely releases of engineering products
Incorporate LM Space E&T strategies for digital transformation into SRP
Ensure standard technical processes and tools, and training are available and properly implemented
Occasional travel will be required.
This is an MID-SR CAREER (level 4) ROLE where candidates typically require 9+ years of professional experience and a BS degree or above.
Our employees 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
We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package : 401K, PTO, and work/life balance and more.
Basic Qualifications:
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional product development team environment
Fundamental understanding of aerospace vehicle structures, mechanisms, thermal products, materials and processes
Experience with aerospace vehicle flight hardware design, analysis, manufacture, or test and integration
Demonstrated ability to drive hardware production activities through delivery to the program
Proficient with CAD modeling, drafting and release in Creo/EPDM (CREO) or equivalent
Demonstrated leadership experience - minimally as acting manager, technical lead, or project manager
Experience with all aspects of mechanical design, including layout and design documentation.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
Desired Skills:
Proficient with Creo or equivalent CAD solid modeling tool
Experience with EPDM (Parts Lists)
Experience in machined metals design as well as welding
Working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 including GD&T
Considered a technical leader in mechanical design
Previous experience planning and allocating tasks, managing cost accounts
Knowledge of manufacturing processes and documentation, including SAP, Q-notes, test procedures, etc.
Demonstrated full spectrum leadership competencies including communicating with positive impact, developing enduring relationships, making effective decisions, delivering value, building organizational talent, and being accountable.
Familiar with Reentry Vehicle or Spacecraft Design
Willingness to mentor junior analysts
Experience with additive manufacturing
Active Top Secret or Secret Clearance
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top 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: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Mechanical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
