Mid-Career Mechanical Engineer

Lockheed Martin•Sunnyvale, CA

2d•$85,500 - $170,315•Onsite

About The Position

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. What does this role look like? The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) program is one of Lockheed Martin’s outstanding programs that prioritizes partnership, integrity, and reliability. The Structures, Propulsion, and Ordnance Engineering team is an organization within the THAAD program responsible for the design and engineering support for the interceptor mechanical hardware. As a Mechanical Engineer you will support the engineering efforts for the primary and secondary missile structures and will collaborate across organizations to help meet safety, schedule, and cost. Scope of responsibility will include: - Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain individuals to foster open communication between customers and the team. The high level of responsibility will provide developmental, growth and mentorship opportunities to help you advance in your career. - Technical management and recommendation for the Structures Canister System, where you will partner to work root cause analysis, engage in vendor support/relationship building, production delivery, and sustainment support. - Use strong collaboration skills that can accommodate our various partners across differing geographic locations. - Collaborate with subcontract management to provide technical support, provide and participate in mentorship opportunities and professional development, all while serving as a technical interface to THAAD management, systems engineering, quality, and our customer counterparts.

Requirements

Proven Experience designing mechanical hardware.
Proficient with CAD modeling, drafting and release, and working knowledge of ASME Y14.5-1994 including GD&T and tolerance analyses
Knowledge of hardware manufacturing processes (machining, heat treatment, surface treatment, assembly, etc)
Experience with production support, integration, and/or qualification of hardware components
Experience as a hardware owner, such as Certified Principal Engineer (CPE) or Subject Matter Expert: SME, etc
Combination of experience in: engineering project management, supplier management, technical evaluations, tracking and development of cost/schedule
Exposure to or participation with failure investigations, root cause analysis, and/or corrective action disposition
Ability to obtain or maintain a DoD Secret Clearance; US citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

Missile and/or aerospace related education or experience
Composite design and manufacture experience
Additive Manufacturing experience
Proficiency in Matlab, Creo, and/or EPDM
Model Based Engineering experience (using CAD model as record of authority)
Experience with THAAD processes and products
Risk and opportunity experience with an understanding of continuous improvement concepts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated leadership and initiative

Responsibilities

Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain individuals to foster open communication between customers and the team.
Technical management and recommendation for the Structures Canister System, where you will partner to work root cause analysis, engage in vendor support/relationship building, production delivery, and sustainment support.
Use strong collaboration skills that can accommodate our various partners across differing geographic locations.
Collaborate with subcontract management to provide technical support, provide and participate in mentorship opportunities and professional development, all while serving as a technical interface to THAAD management, systems engineering, quality, and our customer counterparts.