Mechanical Engineer Design/Analysis Lead

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**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.
When you join National Security Space (NSS), you will be a part of a team that excels at providing national capabilities that help maintain a technical advantage over our adversaries.

Our team has a long and proud history supporting missions that contribute to National Security.

We are passionate about space, our customers, our company, and our team.

One day, the world may hear the full story of your NSS achievements and discover the critical role you have played to defeat the enemies of freedom.

Come join the team that is working quietly to keep the light of liberty shining!
As a Design/Analysis lead on NSS, you will:
• Supervise a team of mechanical engineers by providing oversight, technical mentoring, and guidance
• Design and analyze mechanical, structural, and thermal components and subsystems to meet customer requirements and align with LM Space standard methodologies
• Develop, review, release, and maintain engineering documentation, specifications, and technical analyses to support product development, build, and testing activities
• Use CAD software to create 3D models and engineering drawings with GD&T, integrating components and subsystems into a comprehensive, master CAD model
• Present design and analysis data to the spacecraft design/engineering team, customer technical representatives, and Program Office personnel at technical interchange meetings and formal design reviews
This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments and is committed to driving successful outcomes in aerospace design projects.
**Basic Qualifications:**
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (or related technical field) or equivalent experience/combined education
• Extensive experience with flight hardware design, analysis, integration, and test
• Proficient in mechanical drafting standards and techniques, as well as CAD modeling and drafting tools (Creo or equivalent)
• Proficient with finite element numerical solution tools (e.g., NX & NX Nastran)
• Active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance; desire and ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance
**Desired Skills:**
• Experience leading design and analysis efforts in support of conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design activities
• Experience with responsible engineer responsibilities (CPE, CPE delegate, or equivalent)
• Experience in conducting Engineering Review Boards (ERBs), Material Review Boards (MRBs), and Failure Review Boards (FRBs)
• Ability and desire to assume ownership of tasks and quickly and efficiently drive to closure
• Willingness to mentor and develop junior engineers
• Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills
**Security Clearance Statement:** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
**Clearance Level:** TS/SCI
**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:** Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
**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:** 9x80 every other Friday off
**Pay Rate:** The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $104,500 - $184,115.

For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location.

Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

**Benefits offered:** Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

(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.

This position is incentive plan eligible.
**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:** SPACE
**Relocation Available:** Possible
**Career Area:** Mechanical Engineering
**Type:** Full-Time
**Shift:** First

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