Mechanical Design Engineer - Level 1

Standard Job Description

You will be the Mechanical Engineer Asc for the UAS Engineering Team which is responsible for advancing Lockheed Martin’s small Unmanned Aircraft System portfolio.

What You Will Be Doing
As the Mechanical Engineer Asc you will be responsible for delivering innovative mechanical solutions that enable our next‑generation UAS capabilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Develop, test, and validate new and modified UAS designs.
* Troubleshoot system malfunctions to determine root cause and implement corrective actions.
* Create and maintain 3‑D CATIA models, assemblies, installation drawings, system requirements, and performance specifications.
* Generate system requirements, conduct trade studies, and draft sub‑component and flight test plans.
* Coordinate with suppliers, integrated product teams, management, and customers to ensure design integrity and project success.

What’s In It For You
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. 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 enjoy what you love, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are
You are a collaborative mechanical design professional with proven expertise in CATIA, systems engineering, and UAS development. You thrive in a multidisciplinary environment, excel at problem solving, and bring a proactive, results‑driven attitude to every challenge. Your strong communication skills and ability to work across teams make you an ideal candidate to drive innovative solutions and shape the future of unmanned aircraft.

Further Information About This Opportunity
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma and 1+ years of relevant professional mechanical design experience

Desired Skills

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering (or related discipline) and 1 year relevant professional experience OR equivalent training and experience
Experience in CAD/CAM tools such as Catia/3DX, Creo, or Solidworks
Extensive laboratory experience using common engineering tools
Proficiency in Visio, Excel, Word, and Mathcad
Experience with configuration management tool(s) such as Enterprise Product Data Management (EPDM)
Experience with and firm understanding of principles pertinent to small UAS or RC aircraft, their use cases, and operating environments and how those affect electrical design
Desire to assume ownership of tasks and drive to closure quickly and efficiently

Pay Information

GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.

* Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $72800.00 - $135200.00
* Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
* Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $65500.00 - $121700.00
* Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
* Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $58200.00 - $108200.00
* Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas–Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
* Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $52400.00 - $97400.00
* Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Lufkin, TX; etc.

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.
Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

* Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
* For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.