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Lockheed Martin · 11 hours ago

Mechanical Design Engineer Senior

Lockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, and they are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer Senior for their Solid Rocket Motor Product Center. The role involves leading mechanical design efforts, collaborating with suppliers, and ensuring hardware meets performance and cost goals.

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Responsibilities

Lead mechanical design activities in Creo, generating 3 D models, detailed drawings, and BOMs in Windchill
Conduct trade studies that evaluate cost, weight, structural integrity, and thermal performance
Coordinate fabrication with machine shops and external suppliers, overseeing tooling, fixtures, and build plans
Develop and execute mechanical Environmental Design Verification Tests (DVT) for energetics and live ordnance hardware
Create designs using a variety of non standard materials—including metals, composites, and additive manufactured parts—tailored for SRM applications
Calculate total product margins (TPMs), identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
Support cross functional IPT meetings, providing status updates and technical insight
Maintain configuration control and documentation compliance throughout the product lifecycle

Qualification

PTC CREOManufacturing processesGeometric DimensioningTolerancingEnvironmental Design Verification TestsDesign for ManufacturabilitySolid rocket motorsModel Based DesignMicrosoft Office SuiteDetail-orientedTeam-oriented

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a related field from an accredited university with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience
Proficiency in PTC CREO
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials selection, and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) principles
Solid knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ASME Y14.5
Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Detail-oriented with a focus on process and quality

Preferred

Experience with solid rocket motors
Processing engineering to release using Model Based Design (MBD)
Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and/or Design for Affordability (DFA)
Understanding the processes surrounding ordnance handling /shipping and test

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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