JOB ID: 729061BR

Date posted: May. 26, 2026

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.

What is the mission?

For over 60 years, the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) team has supported the Navy’s mission to provide affordable and credible strategic defense. We offer unique career opportunities and challenges on a program with a rich history and exciting future. We help keep this nation and our allies secure.

The FBM Program is experiencing significant growth and we need your expertise to deliver amazing new technologies to our customers while maintaining the technical requirements of the strategic deterrence.

FBM is a reliable program that has been a part of the United States for over 60 years with many years to come. As we enter the next phase of FBM there are large opportunities for growth and career development.

As a part of the FBM team, we can build, replenish, & modernize this crucial national asset with today’s tools & technology to benefit the world, the nation, our states, and our communities!

What does this role look like?

We are the voice steering today’s design decisions to drive tomorrow’s production success.

This Manufacturing Engineering position will support mechanical Design for Manufacturing and requires in-depth knowledge of Machining, Mechanisms, and mechanical assembly. Firm understanding of engineering drawings, parts lists, CAD coupled with innovative thinking is a must. This position will integrate with mechanical design teams at the beginning of product lifecycle, supporting the entire process from initial concepts to Engineering drawing.

In this role will offer you the following daily key responsibilities:

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  Ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team while staying true to production goals and how they influence design decisions.
• Provide cost trades during design cycles to describe and defend producibility choices.
• Knowledge base should include production level support manufacturing machined details, mechanical assembly, mechanisms assembly and test, and hands on assembly experience.

Basic Qualifications:

To be effective, you will need to possess these basic qualifications:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• 3+ years of professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience with design for producibility (DFx/DFm) principles.
• Experience with machining and mechanical manufacturing.
• Direct experience as a manufacturing engineer or similar technical authority in production.
• Working knowledge of CAD systems and Manufacturing ERP systems, such as CREO and VE-CAMs.
• Demonstrated understanding of industry standards for mechanical assembly requirements.
• You will need to be a US Citizen, and currently possess and be able to maintain a US SECRET clearance, to support this government contract, as well as successfully pass a drug and background check, in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Desired Skills:

To be effective, ideally, you should also have:

• Masters degree.
• Ability to influence and lead.
• Must be able to interface with senior leadership, customers, and various functional organizations.
• Proven ability to collaborate across a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work self-directed, self-starter and motivated.
• Strong, effective, active communication skills to include

presentation of complex information.

• Change agent mindset demonstrated through recent implemented improvements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills complimenting the ability to make timely, balanced decisions.
• Hands on experience with mechanical assembly processes.
• New Process development and experience validating processes for flight applications.
• Advanced software skills (VBA, MS Access, Excel macros, JAVA, SharePoint).

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  By applying to this role, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities, within Lockheed Martin, 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.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
  

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually.

We are also committed to enabling transitioning veterans to connect with their communities and find new purpose as they reintegrate into civilian life. By clicking on the link, you can find out more on how we proudly support the Military/Veterans Network:

Joining Lockheed Martin Space means becoming part of a global network of passionate professionals dedicated to safety and shaping the future of defense capabilities

At Space we value your skills, training, and education. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin Space employee. …just to name a few reasons to join

Lockheed Martin Space,

and experience your future!

Security Clearance Statement:

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level:

Secret

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
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:

Manufacturing

Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

First

At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.

United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.

Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.

Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.

Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
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