Senior Additive Manufacturing Design Engineer

Lockheed Martin; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 98,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Grand Prairie, TX seeks a Research Engineer Sr – Additive Manufacturing Design to advance AM materials, processes, and digital workflows for mission-critical programs.

You will create and mature 3D models with DfAM, perform design analyses in Creo, and collaborate across programs to meet cost, schedule, and quality goals while leveraging tools like nTopology, Materialise Magics, and PLM/MES data management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• Proficiency in CAD modeling with Creo required.
• Experience supporting programs or product development efforts.
• Experience with mechanical design, manufacturing processes, and engineering drawing/model development.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, refine, and mature 3D models using design-for-additive-manufacturing (DfAM) principles for AM applications.
• Perform geometry assessments, support strategy evaluations, build orientation studies, and design trade analyses.
• Develop and modify engineering designs in Creo to support AM development and program needs.
• Support engineering efforts tied to active programs, ensuring designs meet technical, manufacturing, quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Coordinate with program stakeholders to mature hardware designs and integrate AM solutions where appropriate.
• Evaluate AM processes and resulting hardware to inform design improvements and manufacturability.
• Analyze build results, dimensional accuracy, surface finish, and overall manufacturability.
• Utilize advanced design and computational tools such as Creo, nTopology, Materialise Magics, 3DXpert, and related digital engineering platforms.
• Support digital thread activities, including data management, configuration control, and traceability within PLM/MES environments.
• Prepare and present technical reports, test plans, design documentation, and briefing materials for internal and customer reviews.

Skills

Creo CAD modelling

DfAM design

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

CATIA

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Grand Prairie, TX seeks a Research Engineer Sr – Additive Manufacturing Design to advance AM materials, processes, and digital workflows for mission-critical programs.

You will create and mature 3D models with DfAM, perform design analyses in Creo, and collaborate across programs to meet cost, schedule, and quality goals while leveraging tools like nTopology, Materialise Magics, and PLM/MES data management.