Staff Mechanical Engineer - Lead Space Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

Flexible schedule

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Colorado is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Lead to guide small teams in researching, designing, and developing complex mechanisms and systems. You will own mechanical subsystems, oversee 3D CAD models, drawings, and technical analyses, and help drive products through the engineering lifecycle with clear communication and strong technical rigor.

The role requires advanced knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5, collaboration with procurement, manufacturing, and test personnel, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience leading a small technical team in a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of structures, mechanisms and materials and related engineering concepts.
• Robust GD&T knowledge per ASME Y14.5 with tolerance analysis ability.
• Experience with solid modeling and drawing creation in 3D CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineers to research, design, and develop components and systems of varying complexity with sound technical rigor and timely delivery.
• Own mechanical systems and delegate tasks.
• Develop, review, and maintain engineering documents, specifications, and analyses, including 3D models and drawings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the lifecycle of products.
• Represent the organization in technical and stakeholder reviews.
• Coordinate with procurement, manufacturing, and test personnel to supervise build and validation in production.
• Mentor and train team members.
• Occasional travel.

Skills

Leadership

3D CAD modeling

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

Mechanical engineering principles

Verbal and written communication

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Colorado is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Lead to guide small teams in researching, designing, and developing complex mechanisms and systems. You will own mechanical subsystems, oversee 3D CAD models, drawings, and technical analyses, and help drive products through the engineering lifecycle with clear communication and strong technical rigor.

The role requires advanced knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5, collaboration with procurement, manufacturing, and test personnel, and