Staff Mechanical Engineer (Structures) - Level 4

Lockheed Martin; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of space exploration, where you can make a significant impact on the Artemis and Orion missions. As a Structures Engineer, you will play a vital role in planning and executing mechanical engineering activities for the Orion spacecraft. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology, collaborating with diverse teams to ensure the success of missions that aim to land the first woman and person of color on the Moon. If you are passionate about aerospace engineering and ready to tackle complex challenges, this role is for you.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Time Off

Relocation Assistance

Comprehensive Benefits

Competitive Pay

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of aerospace structures design and materials.
• Experience in fast-paced environments with evolving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and verification of spacecraft structures.
• Support systems integration and test planning for Orion program.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

3D Modeling (CREO)

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Non-conformance Dispositioning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CREO Parametric

Job description

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.

Be a part of the Artemis and Orion teams taking astronauts to the Moon and beyond. This is your chance to be at the center of a generational program that will land the first woman and person of color on the Moon. As Structures Engineer on the Orion program located at the Kennedy Space Center, you will be responsible for the planning, preparation, and execution of Mechanical Engineering activities for the Orion spacecraft for Artemis II (first crewed flight), Artemis III (lunar landing), and future missions.

Summary of Key Duties for this position:

• Oversee the development, production, assembly, and verification of the spacecraft's structure
• Be the technical advocate through the product's lifecycle
• Support systems/hardware integration, test planning and execution
• Lead nonconformance evaluations, failure investigations and anomaly resolution boards for the spacecraft's structures components
• Collaborate with team members across the program including systems engineering, CPEs/RSEs, test labs, manufacturing, quality, and NASA
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's or higher degree (Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or closely related field preferred)
• Understanding of Aerospace Structures components design, manufacturing, and materials
Desired Skills:
• Experience supporting real time build operations
• Experience dispositioning non-conformances
• Experience creating 3d models and drawings in CREO parametric
• Experience interpreting and implementing Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment with evolving requirements and dynamic schedules
Clearance Level: None
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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.
Work Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
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.
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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Mechanical Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First