Job Description
Job Title:  Mechanical Engineer Sr - E3
Posting Start Date:  10/8/26

Standard Job Description

As a Mechanical Engineer Sr for Flight Test Instrumentation, you will research, design, & release engineering drawings; provide liaison support to the manufacturing group, flight line, and test sites; and coordinate with internal & external stakeholders to understand and implement engineering requirements. The successful candidate will have experience in and/or knowledge of CAD software (CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, Inventor, etc), reading and producing engineering drawings, F-35 flight test aircraft modifications, electro/mechanical systems, and transducer and equipment installations.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical 
    Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or 
    related discipline.
  • Experience with CAD software (CATIA V4/V5, 
    SolidWorks, NX, Inventor, or similar)
  • Expereince with PDM and VAS.
  • Familiar with reading and drafting 
    engineering drawings to include mechanical, electrical, and harness installations.
  • Knowledge of electro/mechanical 
    systems.

 

Desired Skills

  • Experience with mechanical and harness design.
  • Experience with sensor technology utilized in 
    aircraft flight test (accelerometers, strain 
    gauges, pressure transducers, temperature 
    sensors, etc.) and installation design.
  • Exerperience with F-35 test site aircraft modifications, flight 
    operations, and flight test design principles.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication 
    skills.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative and team based environment.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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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.