JOB ID: 727922BR

Date posted: May. 14, 2026

Description:

You will be the Mechanical Design Engineer Sr for an Integrated Air and Missile Defense development team. Our team is responsible for designing and producing key components of the missile system, including the missile interceptor and launchers.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Mechanical Engineering Designer Sr, you will be responsible for supporting the Integrated Product Team in creating detailed designs, layouts, and drawings for various components and subassemblies. You will play a key role in developing and generating CREO layouts, detailed drawings, and design documentation, ensuring seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and generating CREO layouts and detailed model-based designs (MBD) for ICDs, components, sub-assemblies, assemblies, and integration test articles
• Building BOMs, creating parts, assemblies, and design documentation within Windchill PLM
• Coordinating with the IPT team, suppliers, GSC, electronic packaging, and structural/thermal/material analysts to ensure design excellence
• Managing design releases, responding to CRs, generating CN's, and presenting/supporting change boards and design reviews
• Performing design trade studies to evaluate cost, weight, performance, and structural/thermal benefits

Why Join Us

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

We're looking for a collaborative and skilled Mechanical Design Engineer Sr to join our team. As an ideal candidate, you are a problem-solver with excellent communication skills, able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. This role stands out as an opportunity to work on critical defense programs, making a direct impact on the success of our missions. If you're a motivated and talented engineer looking to take your career to the next level, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our innovative team.

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security,

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in an Engineering related field

Comprehensive understanding of mechanical design engineering principles and demonstrated knowledge of industry practices

Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing in accordance with ASME Y14.5 and ability to perform complex detailed part and subsystem tolerance analysis

Minimum 3 years experience with Creo or similar 3D computer-aided design software

Have the ability to generate engineering drawings, documents, parts lists and specifications

Have the ability to work with minimal oversight or supervision

Have the ability to lead investigative efforts and report status to interdisciplinary teams

Desired Skills:

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Experience with Model-Based Definition (MBD).

Hands‑on experience with machining, rapid prototyping, or lab equipment (CNC, 3‑D printers, test rigs)

Experience with aerospace hardware such as structures, optical or radio frequency (RF) sensors, energetics, propulsion, flight control systems, or launchers.

Experience with phases of aerospace systems lifecycle from proposal and capture efforts, development, transition to production, production, and sustainment.

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:

Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

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:

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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:

MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available:

Possible

Career Area:

Mechanical Engineering

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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