Mechanical Design Engineer, F-16 Program (Level 3)

Lockheed Martin; Utah; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Mechanical Engineer, where you will work on innovative design efforts for the F-16 fighter aircraft. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment, ensuring that you can contribute to the ongoing development of one of the most widely used military aircraft. With a focus on creativity and problem-solving, you will make impactful design decisions while enjoying a flexible work schedule and comprehensive benefits. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to tackle complex challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedules

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

Relocation Assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical design experience required.
• Experience with military aircraft design is a plus.
• Must possess a Final Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Create mechanical component mounting designs for F-16 aircraft.
• Collaborate with government engineers in a secure facility.
• Solve mechanical design issues with creativity and flexibility.

Skills

Mechanical Design

CATIA

Solidworks

Finite Element Analysis

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

Description:

You will be the Mechanical Engineer for Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Field Sustainment team (AFS) at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Our team is responsible for providing support for F-16 Fighter Aircraft.

What You Will Be Doing:

You will be working on mechanical design efforts on the F-16 fighter aircraft as an embedded engineer in the USAF F-16 engineering office. The F-16 is one of the most widely used military fighter aircraft in the world and is continuously updated to add new capabilities for the warfighter.

Responsibilities include:
• Work closely with government engineers in a secure facility
• Create mechanical component mounting designs
• Work requires candidate to have design flexibility and creativity due to spatial constraints within the aircraft
• Ability to make design decisions
• Ability to solve mechanical design issues
• Understand and create; detail, assembly and installation engineering drawings
• Must be a motivated, self-starter and able to work independently
• Must be a United States citizen. Must possess a Final Secret Security Clearance.

Who You Are:

You thrive in cross-functional environments, actively engaging with colleagues from various departments to foster collaboration and achieve shared goals.

You demonstrate a strong ability to think outside the box, bringing fresh ideas and innovative solutions to projects and challenges.

You possess strong self-discipline and motivation, ensuring productivity and accountability while working independently.

What’s In It For You::

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

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Basic Qualifications:
The following Basic Qualifications are skills must expressed in your resume to be considered for this position:
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or relevant technical field
• Minimum of 5 years of mechanical design experience
• Experience with CATIA, Solidworks or equivalent CAD software
• Experience with Structural Finite Element Analysis, such as ANSYS
• Experience with the development and interpretation of mechanical and environmental test parameters and results
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and ASME drawing standards
• Active Secret Clearance
Desired Skills:
The following Desired Skills are not required but are those skills that would set a candidate apart from the others:

• Familiarity with military aircraft such as the F-16
• Experience with design of aircraft components using typical aerospace materials and fabrication processes such as metals, tubing, ducting, etc.
• Excellent verbal/written communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to work in a collaborative and highly-integrated team environment
• Experience working with procurement and outside suppliers
• A Master's Degree in Engineering (or related technical field) is strongly preferred for this position
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Mechanical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First