Description:
You will be the Mechanical Design Engineer for the Direct Support Fires Technology (DSFT) IRAD team within Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control. Our team drives innovative fire control solutions, turning concepts into flight ready hardware by developing, testing, and fielding cutting edge missile subsystems.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Mechanical Design Engineer you will be responsible for delivering high quality mechanical designs that enable rapid technology insertion. Working side by side with cross functional experts and external suppliers, you'll lead the creation, release, and evolution of drawings, bills of material, and design data that underpin our next generation fire support capabilities.
Your responsibilities will include:
-Developing and releasing CREO layouts and detailed drawings for interface control documents (ICDs), components, sub assemblies, full assemblies, and integration test articles.
-Building accurate BOMs, generating parts and assemblies, and maintaining design documentation in Windchill?PLM.
-Coordinating the Integrated Product Team (IPT), suppliers, Global Supply Chain (GSC), electronic packaging, optics, and structural/thermal/material analysts to ensure design excellence and schedule adherence.
-Managing drawing releases, responding to change requests (CRs), creating change notices (CNs), and presenting/supporting change boards and design reviews.
-Conducting design trade studies that evaluate cost, weight, performance, and structural/thermal benefits to guide optimal engineering decisions.
-Participating in root cause and corrective action investigations, providing technical input that resolves issues quickly and prevents recurrence.
Why Join Us
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
You are a collaborative, results driven engineer who thrives in fast paced, multidisciplinary environments. You enjoy turning complex problems into elegant, manufacturable solutions and take pride in seeing your designs progress from the desk to the field. At Lockheed Martin, you'll work with world class talent, gain exposure to advanced missile technologies, and contribute to programs that protect national security. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, continuous learning opportunities, and a culture that values innovation, integrity, and inclusion. If you're ready to make a tangible impact on tomorrow's fire support capabilities, we want to hear from you.
We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
This position is in Grand Prairie, TX.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited university with a minimum of 7 years experience.
Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing in accordance with ASME Y14.5 and demonstrated perform complex system-level tolerance analysis.
Experience with Creo or similar 3D computer-aided design software.
Have the ability to generate engineering drawings, documents, parts lists and specifications.
Have the ability to guide major projects to completion and engage with senior personnel on significant matters.
Have the ability to lead investigative efforts and report status to senior personnel.
Have the ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
Currently have a Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain a secret clearance.
Desired Skills:
Experience with Design Validation &/or Qualification Testing.
Experience evaluating SDRLs (Supplier Document Requirements List).
MRBE experience or ability to achieve MRBE certification.
Experience with managing mass properties.
Demonstrated success assisting/managing component supplier development and processing supplier changes.
Prior missile or launch pod program experience.
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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Mechanical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
