Mechanical Engineer (Mechanisms)

Lockheed Martin•Littleton, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to design and build mechanisms for spacecraft. These critical components include anything that moves on the satellite, such as hinges, gimbals, motors, gears, dampers, rotary joints, linear actuators, and deployables. The mechanisms design team supports all lines of business at Lockheed Martin, potentially involving designs for missions to Mars, next-generation GPS satellites, or national defense systems. The role involves establishing mechanism designs, participating in issue resolution, developing engineering documents, generating CAD drawings, collaborating with integrated product teams, representing the organization in reviews, and supervising the build and test of hardware. The position may also involve becoming a Certified Principal Engineer (CPE), who is technically responsible for the mechanism from inception through on-orbit operations. Lockheed Martin fosters an inclusive work environment that supports differences and big-picture thinking, with opportunities for volunteering and community involvement.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent professional experience
Working knowledge and experience applying geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (ASME Y14.5)
Understanding of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals including structures, mechanisms, and materials
Experience with concept development, design, review, manufacture, test, and integration
Experience designing spacecraft, aerospace, or mechanical components
Experience designing mechanisms
Experience with mechanical CAD modeling and drafting (CREO Parametric preferred)
Ability to work in a reciprocal and team-based environment
Must be willing to travel when required
U.S Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in an Engineering Discipline related to the basic qualifications
Experience as a Certified Principal Engineer (CPE) or CPE delegate or equivalent
Experience providing technical oversight of a subcontracted development effort
Experience operating as a part of integrated product teams
Experience with motors, bearings, gears, resolvers, and potentiometers
Experience with rapid prototyping and concept development to be first to market
Experience with MDA customers and consultants
Functions well in a creative, high-tempo, collaborative, cross-functional, dynamic and multi-disciplinary environment
Familiarity with LM Space processes, procedures, and tools (including EPDM/Windchill)
Experience developing structures and mechanisms for missiles
Excellent communication skills
Experience with model-based definition (Data Set Rating 6)
Highly proficient with Creo Parametric
Experience supporting production of missile or spacecraft hardware
Familiar with releasing drawings in EPDM 9.1
Experience working with and overseeing manufacturing and/or outside suppliers
MRB trained and certified
Active secret security clearance

Responsibilities

Establish the design of mechanisms, including requirements allocation, trade studies, solid modeling, materials evaluations, and analyses.
Participate in issue resolution and develop solutions to technical problems of varying complexity while assuring sound technical content and timely closure.
Develop, review, and maintain engineering documents, specifications, and technical analyses necessary to support product build and testing activities.
Generate and release drawings using CAD software.
Be a member of multiple integrated product teams, reciprocally interacting with other engineers, manufacturing personnel, suppliers, and customers.
Represent the organization in design reviews, readiness reviews, and review boards.
Collaborate with manufacturing personnel to supervise the build and test of the hardware in the production facility.
May become the Certified Principal Engineer (CPE) for the mechanism, responsible for all aspects from program inception to launch and on-orbit operations.