About this role
Standard Job Description
Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines.
The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) program is one of Lockheed Martin’s outstanding programs that prioritizes partnership, integrity, and reliability. The Structures, Propulsion, and Ordnance Engineering team is an organization within the THAAD Interceptor program responsible for the design and engineering support for the interceptor mechanical hardware.
As a Mechanical Engineer you will support the engineering efforts for the primary and secondary missile structures and will collaborate across organizations to help meet safety, schedule, and cost. Scope of responsibilities include:
* Serve as the technical authority for mechanical part designs
* Lead complex mechanical design efforts and integrate structures and mechanisms
* Ensure designs meet performance, reliability, producibility, and cost targets
* Apply hands-on design experience and advanced engineering expertise to create high-quality designs
* Providing overall technical direction and leadership for the design, development and test effort
Basic Qualifications
* Proven experience in advanced CAD modeling practices utilizing PTC Creo or similar tool
* Experience with Model Based Engineering and Agile tools and methods
* Experience in project management principles (Cost/Schedule/Technical)
* Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related technical/engineering discipline from an accredited college/university with 14 years of professional experience; or 12 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree
* Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance
Desired Skills
* Missile and/or aerospace experience
* Proven self-starter with demonstrated capability to proactively work through difficult technical, project and resource challenges
* Demonstrated customer orientation by learning and understanding customers’ missions, needs, and perspectives
* Experience leading projects, teams, and development efforts
* Demonstrated ability to work with technical leads to manage cost, schedule, and technical scope
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $161300.00 - $299500.00
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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.