Mechanical Engineer - Entry Level

Lockheed Martin; Georgia; On-site; USD 57,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an entry-level mechanical engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves providing critical engineering support for missile assembly and testing, ensuring safety and compliance in a dynamic environment. You'll leverage your engineering principles to troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical issues while collaborating with senior personnel. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in the space domain, contributing to national security and advancing your engineering career. Join a company that values innovation and teamwork, and make a difference in the future of space exploration.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Parental Leave

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret Security clearance.
• Experience in troubleshooting and applying technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering research and design support.
• Develop solutions to mechanical anomalies during missile processing.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering Principles

Effective Communication

Troubleshooting

Technical Documentation

Project Management

Education

BSME from ABET accredited college

Engineering degree in related discipline

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

• BSME from an ABET accredited college or an engineering degree in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret Security clearance. Cannot be a dual citizen. Interim Secret clearance required prior to start.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Material Review Board (MRB) certification
• Ability and willingness to work around ordnance
• Ability and willingness to work shiftwork & overtime
• Word, Powerpoint, & Excel computer skills
• Effective written & verbal communication skills
• US Citizen, no dual citizenship

Job Code/Title

E1411:Mechanical Engineer Asc

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.

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a mechanical engineer (entry level) for our site in Kings Bay, Georgia. Under direction of senior personnel, the candidate will provide mechanical engineering research and design requirement support for the assembly/disassembly, test, onload/offload of Trident II D5 missiles and missile subassemblies inside of restricted access areas alongside our Navy customer, various LM organizations, and appropriate contractors. Operations are conducted in ordnance processing buildings at Strategic Weapons Facility Atlantic (SWFLANT), Kings Bay, Georgia. The candidate will perform investigative research to develop solutions to mechanical anomalies/failures discovered during the processing of missile hardware (issues related to propulsion, structures, ordnance, controls, avionics, and reentry hardware, SU operations, missile packs/unpacks, etc.) based on design requirements and subsequently propose those resolutions for action. Apply mechanical engineering principles to develop design recommendations as required in order to correct/resolve difficult and complex anomalies. Must be able to lead engineering evaluations for new design changes, documentation, equipment, processes, or capabilities as required and document technical investigations in reports and provide status to management. In order to fulfill this position, the individual must be able to obtain Material Review Board (MRB) certification within 2 years. Must be willing to work around ordnance, shift work, and overtime as required.
Learn more about the Trident II D5 Fleet Ballistic Missile program here: https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/products/trident-ii-d5-fleet-ballistic-missile.html

Desired skills

• Demonstrated experience in being proactive and taking initiative with projects/assignments
• Demonstrated contributions to project milestones to meet commitments in order to preclude schedule impacts
• Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting and applying technical knowledge to resolve anomalies
• Demonstrated experience presenting technical information
• Experience generating procedural documentation and ensuring procedural compliance
• Previous experience reading technical drawings, engineering standards, military standards, weapons specifications, and/or ordnance documents
• Previous experience working with mechanics, technicians, and/or fabricators
• Previous experience working in a customer service environment

Other Important Information

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.

Select the Telework classification for this position

Employee will work on-site full-time

Shift

First

Work Schedule Information

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.

Work Schedule

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Security Clearance Information

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Security Clearance

Top Secret

LMCareers Business Unit

SPACE

Program

FMB-P&DSS-MISSION OPS

Department

Job Class

Mechanical Engineering

Job Category

Experienced Professional

City, State

Kings Bay-GA

City

Kings Bay

31547

Virtual

no

Relocation/Housing Stipend Available

Possible

Full-Time

Direct/Indirect

Direct

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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.

EEO

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.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $57,500 - $101,430. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $66,200 - $114,655. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Mechanical Engineer - Entry Level | Lockheed Martin