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$85,500 - $150,765
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Engineering - Mechanical
Courtland, AL (On-Site/Office)
Job Number 717295BR
Description:We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with strong expertise supporting AI&T of complex systems. This engineer should have demonstrated experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Affordability initiatives. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives at the intersection of hands-on integration, detailed mechanical design, and optimizing hardware for producibility, cost, and reliability.
The ideal candidate combines CREO CAD proficiency, deep understanding of mechanical assembly practices, and the ability to work closely with manufacturing, quality, and production teams to deliver robust, cost-effective designs that scale efficiently into production.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop mechanical designs, models, and drawings for components and assemblies within a complex missile or weapon system.
• Review existing designs and apply DFM/DFA and affordability principles to ensure designs are optimized for high-rate, repeatable, and cost-effective production.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, assembly, integration, and test teams to resolve build issues and improve hardware producibility.
• Support hardware builds on the production floor, troubleshoot assembly challenges, and implement design improvements.
• Conduct tolerance analyses, material selection, and trade studies to ensure design robustness and manufacturability.
• Revise and release mechanical designs, models, and drawings for components and assemblies within a complex missile or weapon system.
• Incorporate lessons learned, production feedback, and quality findings into iterative design improvements.
• Assist in generating cost estimates, affordability assessments, and producibility risk analyses.
• Participate in engineering change processes and support MRB/FRB activities as required.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in mechanical design and assembly processes.
Basic Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
-4-10 years of mechanical design engineering experience.
Proficiency in a major CAD system (e.g., Creo, NX, SolidWorks).
-Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work hands-on with production and integration teams.
-Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one
Desired Skills:
-Experience designing components for missiles, aerospace systems, or other complex defense hardware.
-Working knowledge of DFM/DFA principles and best practices.
-Ability to read, interpret, and produce detailed engineering drawings and GD&T.
-Experience supporting Assembly and Integration of missiles, aerospace systems, or other complex defense hardware.
-Familiarity with manufacturing processes of lower level assemblies such as machining, casting, composites, additive, and precision assembly.
-Lean or Six Sigma training or project experience.
-Experience supporting MRB/FRB, identifying root cause of issues, and implementing solutions to address corrective actions.
-Knowledge of producibility assessments, cost modeling, or affordability trade studies.
-Active DoD Security Clearance.
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
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $85,500 - $150,765. 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
Description:We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer with strong expertise supporting AI&T of complex systems. This engineer should have demonstrated experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and Design for Affordability initiatives. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives at the intersection of hands-on integration, detailed mechanical design, and optimizing hardware for producibility, cost, and reliability.
The ideal candidate combines CREO CAD proficiency, deep understanding of mechanical assembly practices, and the ability to work closely with manufacturing, quality, and production teams to deliver robust, cost-effective designs that scale efficiently into production.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop mechanical designs, models, and drawings for components and assemblies within a complex missile or weapon system.
• Review existing designs and apply DFM/DFA and affordability principles to ensure designs are optimized for high-rate, repeatable, and cost-effective production.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, assembly, integration, and test teams to resolve build issues and improve hardware producibility.
• Support hardware builds on the production floor, troubleshoot assembly challenges, and implement design improvements.
• Conduct tolerance analyses, material selection, and trade studies to ensure design robustness and manufacturability.
• Revise and release mechanical designs, models, and drawings for components and assemblies within a complex missile or weapon system.
• Incorporate lessons learned, production feedback, and quality findings into iterative design improvements.
• Assist in generating cost estimates, affordability assessments, and producibility risk analyses.
• Participate in engineering change processes and support MRB/FRB activities as required.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in mechanical design and assembly processes.
Basic Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
-4-10 years of mechanical design engineering experience.
Proficiency in a major CAD system (e.g., Creo, NX, SolidWorks).
-Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work hands-on with production and integration teams.
-Active DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one
Desired Skills:
-Experience designing components for missiles, aerospace systems, or other complex defense hardware.
-Working knowledge of DFM/DFA principles and best practices.
-Ability to read, interpret, and produce detailed engineering drawings and GD&T.
-Experience supporting Assembly and Integration of missiles, aerospace systems, or other complex defense hardware.
-Familiarity with manufacturing processes of lower level assemblies such as machining, casting, composites, additive, and precision assembly.
-Lean or Six Sigma training or project experience.
-Experience supporting MRB/FRB, identifying root cause of issues, and implementing solutions to address corrective actions.
-Knowledge of producibility assessments, cost modeling, or affordability trade studies.
-Active DoD Security Clearance.
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
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $85,500 - $150,765. 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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