Standard Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
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.

As a Mechanical Engineer, your responsibilities may include some of the following:
• Work under limited direction of other mechanical engineers to research, design, analyze, and develop mechanical components, assemblies, and systems for Lockheed Martin Space products.
• Functionally own specific mechanical systems and delegate tasks 
• 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
• Perform stress analysis using basic hand calculations

Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor’s of science degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
- Experience with mechanical design development and integration, especially in the area of spacecraft mechanisms.
- Experience with Computer Aided Design (CAD) modeling and drafting with knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) 
- Fundamental understanding of other engineering disciplines including stress, dynamics, thermal analysis, production, electronics, systems engineering, etc.
- US Citizenship required

Desired Skills

- Previous experience as a Certified Principle Engineer (CPE), or equivalent
- Previous Engineering Material Review Board (EMRB) training or certification, or equivalent
- Creo and CAD data management (EPDM) experience
- Flight hardware experience
- Familiarity with Lockheed Martin specifications, tools, and procedures
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and documentation
- Experience with test methods, planning and execution
- Experience working with other LM operating units
- Hands-on hardware experience
- Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice