Mechanical Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to serve as the technical lead for Class 3 and PPE Ground Support Equipment on the FBM program. You will interface across MGSE, interfacing with Class 1/2, SME, STE equipment and facilities to design, develop, and deliver critical equipment.

You will focus on modernization and sustainment, manage cost models, assess equipment complexity, and support proposal phases. Occasional travel and mentoring of junior engineers are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/industrial engineering or related field.
• Experience with engineering design tools (CREO, AutoCAD, EPDM).
• Strong ability to research issues and propose solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to own technical decisions and adapt to changing needs.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and delivery of Class 3 & PPE equipment for FBM MGSE.
• Interface with Class 1/2, SME/STE equipment and facility teams.
• Support modernization and sustainment scopes and proposal phases.
• Manage cost models, assess complexity, and provide impact analyses.
• Collaborate with internal and external customers; travel as needed.
• Mentor junior engineers as needed.

Skills

Engineering concepts

Interpersonal communication

Technical decision making

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

CREO

AutoCAD

EPDM

Job description

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The primary role for this candidate will be the technical lead for the Class 3 & 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. In addition, the candidate will be supporting both Modernization & Sustainment scope. The candidate will be required to interface with teams that support both the Internal & External Customers. The candidate will manage and complete individual design projects while ensuring completeness using the proper technical pedigree. The candidate will be expected to focus primarily on Modernization scope and aiding the CPE/Lead in prioritizing the tasks to ensure the appropriate support for program success. This may include (not limited to) managing the cost model, reviewing equipment complexity, providing impact assessments and working with the Project Manager & CPE during the proposal phases. Needs to have 5 years of professional Engineering experience.

The individual will have the opportunity to work with direct leadership, FBM technical leadership, suppliers, the field teams at the Customer facilities, Internal support teams, the External Customers, etc.

The candidate will collaborate across FBM Hardware Leads and support teams to ensure requirements are adhered to and projects are successful. In addition, the individual will have the opportunity to identify efficiencies and drive process/communication improvements to advance the FBM program in alignment with the Digital Transformation Initiatives.

Travel will be required to support vendor visits, Customer facility visits or training.

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

The information below reflects the standard job description for this position Mechanical Engineer Senior description are 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field or equivalent experience/combined education or related professional experience.
• Experience with Engineering Design Tools (CREO, CAD, EPDM, AutoCAD, etc)
• Experience with Engineering Concepts (Requriements, Design, Analysis, Loads, etc)
• The ability to research and support the team to identify the issues and determine a solution path forward.
• This position requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Desire and ability to own technical decisions.
• Candidate must have the ability to work in an environment with evolving requirements and dynamic schedules.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of the entire product life cycle (Proposal – Award – Design – Delivery – Sustainment)
• Knowledge of Proposal & BOE development
• Ability to collaborate effectively with adjacent fields (Systems Engineering, Stress Analysis, Configuration Management, Sourcing, Quality, Project management, Finance, Planning, etc)
• Experience working with external teams, outside Suppliers, field support teams and/or Customers
• Experience implementing innovative solutions that have significantly improved team efficiency, product quality, or customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of FBM program and/or MGSE
• Ability to mentor Junior Engineers.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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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.