Mechanical Engineer - E2

Standard Job Description

Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.

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 Interceptor 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 responsibilities will include:

• Technical support for the Structures System, where you will partner with experienced engineers to work first order stress analysis, root cause analysis, engage in vendor support/relationship building, production delivery, and sustainment support
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain individuals to foster open communication between customers and the team. This role will provide developmental growth and mentorship opportunities to help you advance in your career
• Use collaboration skills that can accommodate our various partners across differing geographic locations

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related technical/engineering discipline from an accredited college/university
• Experience designing mechanical hardware with knowledge of CAD modeling, drafting and/or release, and/or ASME Y14.5-1994 including GD&T and tolerance analyses
• Familiarity of hardware manufacturing processes (machining, heat treatment, surface treatment, assembly, etc)
• Knowledge of production support, integration, and/or qualification of hardware components
• Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance

Desired Skills

• Missile and/or aerospace related education or experience
• Familiarity with composite design and/or manufacture experience
• Working knowledge of Matlab, Creo, and/or EPDM
• Model Based Engineering knowledge (using CAD model as record of authority)