Mechanical Engineer - E2

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.

We are currently seeking an entry level engineer to design and build solar arrays for spacecraft at Lockheed Martin. This critical component includes program phases progressing from initial concept development through design, build, test, and flight. Join the Lockheed Martin team and be part of the company that has developed and flown the most innovative solar array designs in the industry, including the largest solar array ever deployed in space, the International Space Station Solar Array. Our team supports all lines of business at Lockheed Martin which means you could be designing solar arrays that power the next mission to Mars or the next generation of GPS satellites or systems that protect and defend our nation.

In this role, you will:

• Work under the direction of other engineers to research, design, analyze, and develop components, assemblies, and systems for Lockheed Martin Space products.

• 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 in the production facility located next door to the engineering building. To promote the sharing of ideas, we at Lockheed Martin champion a work environment that supports differences and big-picture thinking.

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 degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of mechanical modeling tools, such as Solidworks/CREO and drafting.

• Ability to work in a reciprocal and team-based environment.

• Willingness to travel when required.

• Must be a US Citizen to perform the task

Desired Skills

• Experience designing solar arrays.

• Background in composite structures and mechanisms design

• User of CREO CAD software.

• Familiar with releasing drawings in EPDM. .

• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

• Knowledge of Mechanical Design Principles including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

• Fundamental understanding of structures, mechanisms and materials

• Desire to work with propulsion, structures, mechanisms, thermal, analysis and all things Lockheed Martin Space!

Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $88100.00 - $163700.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.