Mechanical Design Engineer Sr - E3

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. 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.   As a Mechanical Engineer in the Structures and Propulsion organization your duties will include supporting the design, manufacture, procurement and test for the structure and propulsion subcomponents and assemblies, either in an oversight role for supplier-provided components, or as a direct production interface for in-house components. This job requires coordinating with customers, suppliers, test facilities, and other related disciplines including manufacturing, subcontracts, quality, structure design, analysis, systems engineering, and integration with affected subsystems and facilities. Other duties may include: • Assist in the conceptual development, requirements definition, and design of structures and propulsion components and subsystems • Perform trade studies to select the appropriate design solution • Maintain engineering drawings, specifications, and technical analyses to support systems and components • Work on a multi-disciplinary team performing design trades, detailed design/analysis activity and performance and maintenance assessments of operational systems • Provide user documentation and recommendations to data packages to support peer and customer reviews, present analysis data to engineering teams, customer technical representatives, and Program Office personnel at technical interchange meetings and design reviews • Support Subsystem Integration tasks and information requests on an as-needed basis • Collaborate effectively with adjacent fields (systems engineering, electronics, stress/thermal analysis, configuration management, production, test, quality…)   The information below reflects the standard job description for this position: 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 or higher in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related discipline or equivalent experience/combined education • Solid understanding of Mechanical / Propulsion Engineering fundamentals including structures, mechanisms, propulsion systems and/or materials • Progressive experience in the design, development, and/or integration of complex aerospace or defense systems • Proficiency in industry standard CAD (Creo, Catia, AutoCad) software • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance - must be a U.S. Citizen Desired Skills 
 • Deep technical understanding of missile system disciplines, including but not limited to: - Structural systems - Propulsion Systems - Thermal protection systems - System integration and testing - Non-conformance disposition in a Quality Management system • Flight Hardware Design