Hardware Mechanical Engineer - GMD Weapons Systems (GWS)

Lockheed Martin • Huntsville, AL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

What We're Doing Become a part of something IMPACT-ful! Ground Missile Defense (GMD) is the heart of the Missile Defense System and a key element of our nation's defense against ballistic missile attacks. The GMD Weapon System (GWS) processes data from multiple sensors to identify and characterize the inbound ballistic missile threat, plans the best defensive solution, and launches the intercepting missiles to negate the threat. The Work • Mechanical design of parts, assemblies, subsystems, and complete systems, including 3D CAD modeling, drafting/review/revision/release of engineering drawings, selection of components and materials • Participate and/or lead small, cross-functional teams performing various design and production-support tasks in an Agile Hardware environment • Collaborating with other functional areas such as Production, Procurement, Systems Engineering, Quality, and Logistics on aspects of product design, integration, and support • Create, release, and maintain bill-of-materials, analysis reports, etc. • Performing mechanical engineering analyses, such as weight/center of mass, structural, transportability, or thermal, and authoring reports documenting them • Perform with little to no oversight needed to complete assignments Handle complex technical issues and resolve them in new and innovative ways • Assisting in the preparation and submittal of contract deliverable reports and data packages • Mentoring and informally training junior engineers and engineering interns Who We Are Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and harnessing innovation to make the world a safer place. Our RMS business in Huntsville AL is a hub of talented engineers, scientists, and professionals committed to shaping the future of defense technology. We value collaboration, excellence, and integrity in everything we do. As a part of our team, you will work alongside like-minded individuals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Why Join Us Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here! #rmshotmiljobs

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and minimum 2 Years of Experience
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Current active US DoD Secret Security clearance is required.
• Must be able to support an in-office / closed-area work environment full time.
• Ability to travel at least 10%
• Recent design experience using a 3D CAD Package such as SolidWorks, Creo, or NX
• Experience drafting & reviewing 2D mechanical drawings per ASME standards.
• Prior experience with engineering PLM systems such as Teamcenter and MRP system such as SAP.
• Experience in evaluating vendor documents to ensure specifications and datasheet meets requirements.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-1366, MIL-STD-1472, ASME Y14.5, ASME Y14.100, MIL-STD-31000, MIL-STD-461

Nice To Haves

• Experience in one or more of the following system engineering knowledge areas: technical planning, requirements derivation, functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, cost and risk analysis, interface definition, system design, system integration, verification and validation, supportability, and effectiveness analyses for total systems.
• Understanding and application of industry engineering technical standards; demonstrated experience in structural design and impact assessments.
• Mentoring and cross-training junior engineers in analysis work, reviews, and approving their analysis results to meet customer requirements.
• Experience using analytical software tools, to analyze and reduce data to identify key characteristics and trends.
• Experience with mission critical and safety critical systems, components, etc.
• Experience with Agile or Kanban workflow, including tools such as Jira
• Familiarity with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Core Standards: MDA-QS-001-MAP, MDA-QS-003-PMAP, MDA Instruction 5000.20-INS (ETR Process)
• Familiarity with the GMD domain and GMD Launch Support Systems hardware
• Hands-on mentality and a passion for fast-paced environments.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis and Modeling theory and application using industry standard structural analysis software (ANSYS, GTStrudl, ABAQUS, STAAD, Femap, NX Simcenter, NASTRAN, Creo Simulation or SolidWorks Simulation)
• DOORS and/or CAMEO exposure
• Experience with full product development workflow, initial design, analysis, revision, release, production.
• Experience with metrics driven process improvement.
• Prior experience with the design, test, and/or integration and deployment of mechanical and structural components, systems, or subsystems
• Strong self-starter with excellent interpersonal, written, and presentation skills, capable of communicating complex concepts clearly and concisely. Demonstrates the ability to produce high-quality work independently, multitask effectively, exercise sound judgment, and thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented environment while adapting to changing directions.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical design of parts, assemblies, subsystems, and complete systems, including 3D CAD modeling, drafting/review/revision/release of engineering drawings, selection of components and materials
• Participate and/or lead small, cross-functional teams performing various design and production-support tasks in an Agile Hardware environment
• Collaborating with other functional areas such as Production, Procurement, Systems Engineering, Quality, and Logistics on aspects of product design, integration, and support
• Create, release, and maintain bill-of-materials, analysis reports, etc.
• Performing mechanical engineering analyses, such as weight/center of mass, structural, transportability, or thermal, and authoring reports documenting them
• Perform with little to no oversight needed to complete assignments Handle complex technical issues and resolve them in new and innovative ways
• Assisting in the preparation and submittal of contract deliverable reports and data packages
• Mentoring and informally training junior engineers and engineering interns

Benefits

• Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
• Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees