Launch Mechanic - Mechanical Systems

Lockheed Martin; Vandenberg Village (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company seeks a Launch Mechanic to perform maintenance and modifications on mechanical systems. The role involves working with various mechanical and electro-mechanical systems, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. Candidates should have technical training and experience in mechanical systems. The position is onsite at Vandenberg AFB, CA, with a standard work schedule and flexible options.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

Flexible Work Schedules

Qualifications

• Typically requires two years of technical training beyond high school plus one year of related mechanical experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform modification, maintenance, and checkout of mechanical systems.
• Assist in the development and operation of Aerospace Ground Equipment.
• Perform post-launch repairs and minor maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical Systems

Electro-Mechanical Systems

Safety Regulations

Education

Technical Training

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Responsibilities

• Perform modification, maintenance, checkout, adjustment, and assist in the development and operation of vehicle and Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) mechanical and electro-mechanical systems, subsystems, and components including structural, hydraulic, propellant, pneumatic, and environmental control systems.
• Determine methods and sequence of operations from instructions and data.
• Assist engineering and technicians in fabricating, assembling, troubleshooting, and testing systems.
• Perform post-launch repairs, flushing operations, and minor maintenance to prevent corrosion.
• Work with or assist mechanics in other fields, following engineering or technician instructions.

Basic Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic mechanical and electro-mechanical systems, shop theory, safety regulations, and equipment preparation for test launch.
• Typically requires two years of technical training beyond high school plus one year of related mechanical experience.
• Ability to operate basic shop equipment, use tools and computer systems, and work safely in various conditions and heights.

Desired Skills

• Previous aerospace experience.
• Knowledge of materials used in vehicle manufacture and propulsion.

Additional Information

This position requires a TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph and is based onsite at Vandenberg AFB, CA. The work schedule is standard Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. Lockheed Martin supports flexible work schedules and offers comprehensive benefits. By applying, you may be considered for other similar opportunities within the company.