Sr Mechanical Engineer (Aeroshell/Structures)

Lockheed Martin•New Orleans, CO

3d•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. Do you want to be part of a culture that encourages employees to envision the impossible, perform with excellence and build incredible products? Are you looking for a growth opportunity where you can use your initiative to make a difference to a very important mission? Lockheed Martin Space is the prime contractor building NASA's Orion, the only spacecraft designed for long-duration, human-rated deep space exploration. Orion will transport astronauts to interplanetary destinations beyond low Earth orbit, such as the Moon and Mars, and return them safely back to Earth. What does this role look like? As a Mechanical Engineer on the Orion Program, you will be responsible for providing technical engineering support tasks for the Aeroshell and Structures Production Engineering team. Tasks include sustainment of composite and metallic structural components and Thermal Protection System (TPS) hardware across the vehicle. As a design engineer, you must understand and execute design activities to meet technical, cost and schedule requirements. You will be expected to coordinate with other Aeroshell and Structures senior engineers and Engineering Management to perform responsibilities associated with the design sustainment, certification and delivery of Aeroshell, Structures, and TPS components of the spacecraft.

Requirements

Bachelor's or higher degree (Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or closely related field preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Understanding of Aeroshell, Structural, and/or Thermal Protection components design, manufacturing, and materials.
US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain or maintain a Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of composite structure design and fabrication
Knowledge of metallic structure design and fabrication
Knowledge of thermal protection materials design, fabrication, and testing
Experience interpreting and implementing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Experience creating 3d models and drawings. CREO parametric preferred.
Experience with Fibersim (CREO extension).
Experience with Windchill or other Product Data Management (PDM) systems
Strong communication skills for coordinating with other engineering and production peers
Knowledge of design verification and certification process
Experience with design for manufacture or producibility, traditional fabrication equipment (mills, lathes, sheet metal, welding, composite layup, etc.), and 3D printing
Experience working with suppliers

Responsibilities

Providing technical engineering support tasks for the Aeroshell and Structures Production Engineering team.
Sustainment of composite and metallic structural components and Thermal Protection System (TPS) hardware across the vehicle.
Execute design activities to meet technical, cost and schedule requirements.
Coordinate with other Aeroshell and Structures senior engineers and Engineering Management to perform responsibilities associated with the design sustainment, certification and delivery of Aeroshell, Structures, and TPS components of the spacecraft.