Mechanical Design Lead Sr Staff

Lockheed Martin Corporation•Orlando, FL

42d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) is one of four Lockheed Martin business areas. We are experiencing growth and we are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Lead in Orlando, FL. You will be the Mechanical Engineering Lead - Sniper Programs for the Advanced Weapons Systems Team. Our team drives the design, development, and production of next generation sniper platforms, integrating electro mechanical packaging, materials, thermal, stress, and optics expertise to deliver mission critical solutions. What You Will Be Doing As the Mechanical Engineering Lead you will own the end to end mechanical design effort, steering a multidisciplinary team while collaborating closely with engineering counterparts, program leadership, quality, global supply chain, production operations, and LMâ¯Aero's F 16 pylon sourcing group. You'll mentor early career designers, champion casting and machining excellence, and steer both production and non recurring engineering (NRE) activities. Why Join Us We're looking for a collaborative, technically rigorous leader who thrives in a fast paced, high impact environment. You'll work at the forefront of sniper system innovation, influencing design decisions that directly affect mission success. Our culture rewards proactive problem solving, continuous learning, and mentorship-giving you the platform to next generation of engineers while advancing cutting edge hardware. If you're passionate about mechanical excellence, enjoy steering cross functional teams, and want to make a tangible difference in national defense, this is the role for you. Apply now to lead a critical capability and accelerate your career with Lockheedâ¯Martin. 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 be able to obtain a secret clearance.

Requirements

B.S. Mechanical Engineering (or related) degree
10+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experiences
Leadership experience as an IPT lead or leader of project or multidisciplinary teams
Active Secret Clearance or Ability to Obtain
Experience working with fabrication shops and build, integration and test of mechanical hardware
Fluent / experienced in Creo Parametric and PTC Windchill
Experienced dispositioning non-conforming hardware (Quality defects, workmanship, etc)
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Nice To Haves

Structural design experience, including castings or complex machined parts
Opto-Mechanical design experience desired
Experience with control account management (CAM)
Proposal experience (Preparing or leading preparation of basis of estimates)

Responsibilities

Lead and inspire the mechanical design team, defining scope and priorities across electro mechanical, material, thermal, stress, and optics domains.
Coordinate with program managers, quality engineers, supply chain partners, and production ops to ensure seamless transition from concept to low rate production.
Serve as the primary liaison with LMâ¯Aero for F 16 pylon sourcing and other external suppliers.
Mentor and develop junior mechanical engineers, fostering a collaborative and growth focused culture.
Apply deep casting and precision machining knowledge to support supplier qualification and manufacturing readiness.
Drive hardware non conformance disposition, leading Configuration Change Boards, Failure Review Boards, and Material Review Boards.
Oversee NRE projects, ensuring design integrity, schedule adherence, and cost effectiveness.
Conduct site visits to supplier and customer facilities as needed to validate performance and resolve issues.