Mechanical Engineer Associate

Lockheed Martin; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) Match

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and deliver Class 3 & PPE Ground Support Equipment for the FBM program. You will report to the MGSE Department and collaborate across interfaces with Class 1–2 and facility systems.

The ideal candidate will have 3D CAD modeling in PTC Creo, GD&T knowledge, and strong communication skills. Willingness to travel and ability to obtain a DoD security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and applying fundamentals of mechanical engineering.
• CAD tool experience (PTC Creo, NX, SolidWorks, I-DEAS).
• Ability to obtain DoD secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical design solutions using solid models and detailed drawings.
• Ensure requirements are flowed into detailed designs from stress, dynamics, thermal, manufacturing analyses.
• Collaborate with peers, CM, and manufacturing to meet program requirements and schedules.
• Release accurate, affordable, producible engineering designs.

Skills

PTC Creo

GD&T

Communication

Travel willingness

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PTC Creo

NX

SolidWorks

I-DEAS

EPDM

Job description

Standard Job Description

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.

Standard Job Description

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.

The primary role for this candidate will be a Mechanical Engineer for the Class 3 & Production Processing Equipment (PPE) Ground Support Equipment for our Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) Program. The individual will report through the Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) Department.

In this role, the engineer will be responsible for the design, development and delivery of Class 3 & PPE equipment that interfaces with the Class 1, Class 2, SME & STE equipment as well as the facility buildings.

Job Responsibilities Include

• Collaborate in team environment to Develop mechanical design solutions of varying complexity using solid models, detailed drawings, and release of engineering work products.
• Review requirements from various sources (stress, dynamics, systems, thermal, manufacturing, etc.) to ensure that applicable requirements are flowed into the detailed design of assigned products.
• Collaborate with peers, configuration management, and manufacturing to ensure program requirements and schedules are met.
• Contribute to the completion of Program achievements by the release of accurate, error‑free, affordable and producible engineering designs.
• Perform engineering liaison activities during hardware fabrication and procurement, including travel to support and provide technical assistance to existing/new suppliers, support assembly, integration, and testing activities, and provide on‑site support to vendors as needed.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of 3D CAD Modeling in PTC CREO, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), have good communications skills (both oral and written) and a background in Mechanical Engineering processes. A willingness to travel and ability to obtain a DOD security clearance is required.

The candidate may be called on to support tasks outside of Class 3/PPE as required for FBM MGSE program and department success.

The information below reflects the standard job description for this position

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.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor degree from an accredited college in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Mechanical design, system, and/or manufacturing experience that includes the use of interpretation of engineering design drawings.
• Understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals including structures, mechanisms, materials and analysis.
• Experience with one or more engineering CAD tools (PTC Creo, NX, Solid Works, I‑DEAS, etc.) and model based product definition.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain a DoD secret security clearance.

Desired Skills

• Minimum of a bachelor degree from an accredited college in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Mechanical design experience performing conceptual and detailed CAD modeling in PTC CREO, creation of 2D production type drawings, drawing revisions, releases and engineering change notices using Enterprise Product Data Management (EPDM)
• Knowledge of industrial standards and federal regulations including ANSI, OSHA, and AWS (including AWS weld symbology)
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and of ASME Y14.5
• Experience with manufacturing and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of LM Space command media.
• Good oral, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Active DOD Secret security clearance.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $58200.00 - $108200.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well‑being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non‑represented full‑time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.