Space Mechanical Eng Manager – Lead 8–15 Engineers

Lockheed Martin; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 118,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Littleton, CO, seeks an experienced Structural Engineering Associate Manager to lead a team of 8–15 engineers and oversee critical design reviews and program lifecycles. You will perform detailed structural analysis of spacecraft components and mentor engineers to develop skills and capabilities.

The role emphasizes Full Spectrum Leadership, collaboration with programs, and a focus on affordability and efficiency across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience as technical lead or manager.
• Fundamental understanding of structural analysis methods (load paths, joints, fatigue).

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 8–15 structural engineers.
• Represent the organization in design reviews and manage staffing requirements.
• Oversee technical product management for program life cycles and affordability.
• Independently perform detailed structural analysis of spacecraft components and systems.

Skills

Full Spectrum Leadership

Team Leadership

Structural Analysis

Finite Element Analysis

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

NX

NX Nastran

Job description

Lockheed Martin Space in Littleton, CO, seeks an experienced Structural Engineering Associate Manager to lead a team of 8–15 engineers and oversee critical design reviews and program lifecycles. You will perform detailed structural analysis of spacecraft components and mentor engineers to develop skills and capabilities.

The role emphasizes Full Spectrum Leadership, collaboration with programs, and a focus on affordability and efficiency across the portfolio.