Mechanical Design Engineer Staff

Description:

You will be the Mechanical Design Engineer for the GMLRS Development Team. Our team drives the design, build, and test of the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missiles and launch pods, delivering new rocket configurations and supporting supplier development across the program.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Mechanical Design Engineer you will be responsible for creating and releasing component and assembly drawings, drafting Instructional Change Notices (ICNs), and coordinating hardware development from concept through flight testing. You'll work side by side with cross functional partners, the Camden manufacturing group, and external suppliers to ensure designs meet schedule, performance, and safety targets.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Generate and release 2 D/3 D mechanical drawings for new rocket parts and assemblies.
• Author and manage Instructional Change Notices for development builds.
• Participate in weekly Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings and milestone reviews, including Critical Design Reviews (CDRs).
• Collaborate with Stress Analysis, Materials & Processes, Test, Production, and senior Mechanical Engineers to resolve design issues.
• Support supplier development activities, conduct root cause analyses, and drive corrective action plans.
• Travel monthly to MFC production sites in Camden, AR; Huntsville, AL; and various supplier locations across the United States.
• Maintain or quickly obtain MRBE authority to certify mechanical releases.

Why Join Us

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

We're looking for a collaborative, adaptable engineer who thrives in a fast paced development environment. If you excel at turning complex technical challenges into clear, build ready solutions and enjoy partnering with diverse teams, you'll find this role rewarding. You'll gain hands on experience with cutting edge missile technology, influence critical program milestones, and expand your expertise in supplier management and corrective action processes. Join us to shape the next generation of GMLRS capabilities while advancing your career in a supportive, high impact engineering community.

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Further Information About This Opportunity:

This position is in Grand Prairie, TX.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. A company-sponsored Interim Secret is required to start.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in an Engineering related field

Active Development of new mechanical design engineering principles and full demonstrated knowledge of industry practices and related disciplines

Strong performance in a small team environment

Experience with production change processes (Notice of Changes, Notice of Revisions, ECPs, Change Requests, Change Notices, etc.) preferred

Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) in accordance with ASME Y14.5 and ability to perform complex system level tolerance analysis

Minimum 5 years experience with Creo or similar 3D computer aided design software creating parts, assemblies and drawings

Desired Skills:

Experience with Design Validation &/or Qualification Testing

Past strong technical performance as an individual contributor

Experience evaluating SDRLs (Supplier Document Requirements List) preferred

Demonstrated success assisting/managing component supplier development and processing

Experience working in a Production environment preferred

Demonstrated success assisting component supplier(s)

Geometric Dimension and Tolerance understanding

Missile, rocket, or launch pod program experience preferred

Windchill PDM software

Hands on experience with machining, rapid prototyping, or lab equipment (CNC, 3D printing, test setups).

Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite.

Experienced in Model-Based Definition (MBD).

Experience with aerospace hardware such as structures, energetics, propulsion, or flight control systems.

Comprehensive understanding of aerospace systems lifecycle from proposal & capture efforts, development, transition to production, production and sustainment.

Experience with Aprizo.

BOE writing experience.

CAM experience.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.

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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

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: MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Mechanical Engineering

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First