Basic Qualifications
- Experience and practical knowledge of design and test of space or airborne payload with payload pointing or stabilization systems and structures or mechanisms or sensors and actuators.
- Experience in design, build, and/or test of precision mechanisms from concept to demonstration.
- Experience with SolidWorks and/or CREO 3D parametric tools.
- Solid understanding of mechanisms including shock, stress, and vibrations.
- Solid understanding of rigid and flexible body dynamics and structural vibrations.
- Experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
Job Code/Title
E1414:Mechanical Engineer Stf
Job Description
As we enter a new era of Strategic Systems, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder.
Our amazing men and women are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our unique skills, talents and experiences to design and build solutions to some of the world’s hardest engineering problems. Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to envision the impossible, perform with excellence and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration and focus—if you have the passion and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
This position is specifically seeking a mechanical engineer/designer to join a unique, ground breaking, science mission. Ideally, this individual will have experience with program management to include producing schedules, and financial planning/tracking. The role will focus on research, analysis, design and development of space or airborne payload structures and precision mechanisms supporting multiple programs and IRAD and CRAD efforts. Support includes research and design of advanced pointing and stabilization systems for spacecraft and payloads, including actuators, sensors, and electronics, and the design and development of test beds and related facilities to demonstrate pointing and stabilization system performance. The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience with precision mechanism system design and analysis, an understanding of payload mechanical and thermal interfaces, an understanding of operational and survival environments (thermal, shock, vibrations), and work well in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment.
Desired Skills
- Experience working with subcontractors and/or supply chain.
- Practical experience with design of high-dimensional stability structures.
- Practical knowledge of passive and/or active vibration isolation systems.
- Practical knowledge of design and deployment of pneumatic systems.
- Practical knowledge of design and deployment of gimbals and associated motor drives and bearings.
- Practical experience with designing for manufacturing and producibility.
- Practical knowledge of additive manufacturing.
- Practical knowledge of optical mounts and alignment fixtures.
- Practical knowledge of Structural Thermal Optical (STOP) analysis.
Other Important Information
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.
Select the Telework classification for this position
Employee will work on-site full-time
Shift
First
Work Schedule Information
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.
Work Schedule
4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Security Clearance Information
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Security Clearance
Secret
LMCareers Business Unit
SPACE
Department
73A2A00:Mech Eng Services Core
Job Class
Mechanical Engineering
Job Category
Experienced Professional
City, State
Palo Alto-CA, SUNNYVALE-CA
City
Palo Alto, Sunnyvale
Zip
94089, 94304
Virtual
no
Relocation/Housing Stipend Available
Possible
Req Type
Full-Time
Direct/Indirect
Direct
- 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.
EEO
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Washington or Washington DC is $100,400 - $192,500. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $115,500 - $217,500. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
