Standard Job Description

Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas.

We are experiencing growth and we are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer for the Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Product Center. Our team drives the design, development, and testing of next generation solid rocket motors that power critical defense and aerospace missions.

What You Will Be Doing:

As the Mechanical Design Engineer you will be responsible for turning innovative concepts into reliable hardware. Working within a cross functional Integrated Product Team (IPT), you’ll lead the mechanical design effort, collaborate with suppliers, and ensure our SRM hardware meets stringent performance, cost, and schedule goals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead mechanical design activities in Creo, generating 3 D models, detailed drawings, and BOMs in Windchill.
• Conduct trade studies that evaluate cost, weight, structural integrity, and thermal performance.
• Coordinate fabrication with machine shops and external suppliers, overseeing tooling, fixtures, and build plans.
• Develop and execute mechanical Environmental Design Verification Tests (DVT) for energetics and live ordnance hardware.
• Create designs using a variety of non standard materials—including metals, composites, and additive manufactured parts—tailored for SRM applications.
• Calculate total product margins (TPMs), identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support cross functional IPT meetings, providing status updates and technical insight.
• Maintain configuration control and documentation compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

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 or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in CAD Design tools, prefer CREO
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials selection, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles.
• Solid knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance (US Citizenship Required)

Desired Skills

• Experience with solid rocket motors / SRM.
• Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance
• Expereince using Model Based Design (MBD).
• Experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and/or Design for Affordability (DFA).
• Understanding the processes surrounding ordnance handling /shipping and test.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).