Mechanical Design Engineer Staff

Lockheed Martin•Orlando, FL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

You will be the Mechanical Design Engineer – Lead for the RF Product Center. Our team delivers cutting edge RF sensor systems, handling everything from high performance sensor assemblies to the mechanical packaging of lower level components. We drive innovation, ensure reliability, and keep our products on schedule and within budget. What You Will Be Doing As the Mechanical Design Engineer – Lead you will own the technical direction and integrity of RF sensor mechanical designs. You’ll guide a small, high performing design team, partner with cross functional IPTs, and steer trade study activities that balance performance, cost, and schedule. While you may dive into limited detail design when needed, your primary focus is leadership, milestone ownership, and seamless coordination of developmental efforts. Why Join Us You are a collaborative, results driven engineer who thrives in a fast paced, high technology environment. You enjoy leading talented peers, translating complex requirements into elegant mechanical solutions, and seeing your work transition from concept to flight qualified hardware. At Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control you’ll work on mission critical RF sensor systems that protect our nation, with access to world class tools, senior technical mentorship, and a culture that values innovation and continuous improvement. If you’re ready to lead, influence, and make a tangible impact on next generation defense capabilities, this is the role for you. We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Further Information About This Opportunity: This position is in Orlando, FL. MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess a Final Secret clearance. 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. Other Important Information 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.

Requirements

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in a relevant industry.
Proficient in Computer Aided Design (CREO or Solid Works).
Experience with GD&T and tolerance studies.
Active secret security clearance.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience, leading tasking and decision making over small or large teams.
Prior RF system experience
Model Based Definition (MBD) experience.

Responsibilities

Directing and reviewing all mechanical design work for RF sensor assemblies and packaging.
Leading a multidisciplinary design team, providing mentorship and clear technical guidance.
Developing and executing design trade studies to optimize performance, weight, cost, and manufacturability.
Coordinating with Electrical, Systems, Software, Test, and Manufacturing IPTs to align requirements and schedules.
Owning schedule milestones, tracking progress, and reporting status to program leadership.
Ensuring design solutions meet stringent RF performance, reliability, and environmental standards.
Managing supplier interactions and mechanical component selections.
Preparing and presenting technical documentation, drawings, and design reviews.
Identifying and mitigating technical risks early in the development lifecycle.