Mechanical Design Engineer Staff

Lockheed Martin•Grand Prairie, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Mechanical Design Engineer for the GMLRS Development Team will be responsible for the design, build, and test of the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles and launch pods. This role involves delivering new rocket configurations and supporting supplier development across the program. The engineer will create and release component and assembly drawings, draft Instructional Change Notices (ICNs), and coordinate hardware development from concept through flight testing. They will collaborate with cross-functional partners, the Camden manufacturing group, and external suppliers to ensure designs meet schedule, performance, and safety targets.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in an Engineering related field
Active Development of new mechanical design engineering principles and full demonstrated knowledge of industry practices and related disciplines
Strong performance in a small team environment
Experience with production change processes (Notice of Changes, Notice of Revisions, ECPs, Change Requests, Change Notices, etc.) preferred
Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ASME Y14.5 and ability to perform complex system level tolerance analysis
Minimum 5 years experience with Creo or similar 3D computer aided design software creating parts, assemblies and drawings
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
Ability to obtain a secret clearance. A company-sponsored Interim Secret is required to start.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Design Validation &/or Qualification Testing
Past strong technical performance as an individual contributor
Experience evaluating SDRLs (Supplier Document Requirements List) preferred
Demonstrated success assisting/managing component supplier development and processing
Experience working in a Production environment preferred
Demonstrated success assisting component supplier(s)
Geometric Dimension and Tolerance understanding
Missile, rocket, or launch pod program experience preferred
Windchill PDM software
Hands on experience with machining, rapid prototyping, or lab equipment (CNC, 3D printing, test setups).
Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite.
Experienced in Model-Based Definition (MBD).
Experience with aerospace hardware such as structures, energetics, propulsion, or flight control systems.
Comprehensive understanding of aerospace systems lifecycle from proposal & capture efforts, development, transition to production, production and sustainment.
Experience with Aprizo.
BOE writing experience.
CAM experience.

Responsibilities

Generate and release 2D/3D mechanical drawings for new rocket parts and assemblies.
Author and manage Instructional Change Notices for development builds.
Participate in weekly Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings and milestone reviews, including Critical Design Reviews (CDRs).
Collaborate with Stress Analysis, Materials & Processes, Test, Production, and senior Mechanical Engineers to resolve design issues.
Support supplier development activities, conduct root cause analyses, and drive corrective action plans.
Travel monthly to MFC production sites in Camden, AR; Huntsville, AL; and various supplier locations across the United States.
Maintain or quickly obtain MRBE authority to certify mechanical releases.